Teachers' resource: Drawing in museums
This resource offers teachers advice, ideas and information for the effective use of drawing in a museum.…
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Jewellery at the V&A
Historic highlights include jewelled pendants given by Queen Elizabeth I to her courtiers, and diamonds worn by Cat…
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Poems about the V&A: 'The Wearer' by Colette Bryce
In 2002 the V&A and the Poetry Book Society commissioned five poets to create new works inspired by the British Galleries 1500-1900. The poets were invited to come and explore the galleries at their leisure and select which object might take their fancy. Colette Bryce's poem was inspired by Charles Robert Ashbee necklace.
Art in fashion reading list
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Summer Placement at the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco opened in 1966 and it was in its Conservation Department that I undertook an eight week internship between July and September 1995.
The Sherman Fairchild Center for objects conservation: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
The internship within the department of Objects Conservation at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York allowed me to develop my skills in a new and stimulating environment.
Room 93: Jewellery
The William and Judith Bollinger Gallery has over three thousand jewels that tell the story of jewellery in Europe from Ancient Greece to the present. From a great gold Celtic breastplate to medieval love rings and pendants given by Elizabeth I to her courtiers.
Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950
From 19 May 2012 the V&A celebrates the opening of the newly renovated Fashion Galleries with an exhibition of beautiful ballgowns, red carpet evening dresses and catwalk showstoppers.
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Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas
Jewellery of Tibet and the Himalayas presents the traditional jewellery of the region in all its splendour and the fascinating stories of trade, conquest, faith and fortune that lie behind it.
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Fri 08 June 2012 11:00
STUDY DAY: Join us for a fascinating day exploring the multiplicity of design produced by the Heatherwick Studio. Hear talks from museum curators utilising our fantastic design resources and visual archives and get a chance to visit the Heatherwick Studio at Kings Cross.
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