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Postgraduate Study Day: Provenance Research in the National Art Library and Archives
Join V&A staff for an introduction to how the museum’s resources can be used for provenance research
+44 (0)20 7942 2000
Past Event
Aimed at postgraduate researchers with an interest in the ownership histories of cultural heritage artefacts, this study day will introduce the V&A’s National Art Library and Archive collections. It will equip researchers with an understanding of how the V&A’s library and archival resources can aid in research into provenance research and the ownership histories of objects, both in the museum’s own collections and further afield. The day will include presentations and talks from V&A staff spotlighting provenance research at the museum, and exploring some of the challenges involved in this type of research. There will also be opportunities to view and handle collections items up-close, and put questions to staff.
Event Schedule
10.45: Arrival/Registration
Event Schedule
10.45: Arrival/Registration
11.00: Welcome to the V&A
11.15: Intro to provenance research at the V&A
11.45: Outline of NAL resources for provenance research
12.45: Lunch (not provided)
13.30: NAL case studies
14.15: Archives show-and-tell session
15.00: Comfort break
15.15: NAL object viewing/handling
15.45: Wrap-up
16.00: End (opportunity to register for NAL reader pass)
11.15: Intro to provenance research at the V&A
11.45: Outline of NAL resources for provenance research
12.45: Lunch (not provided)
13.30: NAL case studies
14.15: Archives show-and-tell session
15.00: Comfort break
15.15: NAL object viewing/handling
15.45: Wrap-up
16.00: End (opportunity to register for NAL reader pass)
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