Articles related to "Victoria And Albert Museum"
The Luck of Eden Hall
Fairies are tiny, graceful imaginary beings in human form with magical powers--or ARE they imaginary. Can imagination explain what happened to one particular family?
fable • myth • folklore • folktales • narrative
Fairies are tiny, graceful imaginary beings in human form with magical powers--or ARE they imaginary. Can imagination explain what happened to one particular family?
fable • myth • folklore • folktales • narrative
Victoria and Albert Museum – Ceramics Galleries
Several new galleries, part of V&A's FuturePlan, will display the museum's comprehensive collection of world-wide ceramics in innovative and accessible exhibition spaces.
clarice cliff • suzie cooper • lucie rie • dame lucie rie's studio reconstructed • victoria & albert museum
Several new galleries, part of V&A's FuturePlan, will display the museum's comprehensive collection of world-wide ceramics in innovative and accessible exhibition spaces.
clarice cliff • suzie cooper • lucie rie • dame lucie rie's studio reconstructed • victoria & albert museum
Collecting Antique Embroideries
Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.
antique • antique embroidery • embroidery • chinese embroidery • sothebys
Interest in antique embroidery is growing and with each passing year even a fragment of embroidered silk is becoming harder to find. Many old pieces are very expensive.
antique • antique embroidery • embroidery • chinese embroidery • sothebys
Baroque 1620-1800 – Style in Age of Magnificence
This catalogue accompanied an exhibition, of the same name, shown at London's V&A Museum. The book explores the development and universal spread of the Baroque style.
baroque art • baroque fashion • 17th century fashion • baroque 1620-1800 style in the age of magnificence • v&a museum
This catalogue accompanied an exhibition, of the same name, shown at London's V&A Museum. The book explores the development and universal spread of the Baroque style.
baroque art • baroque fashion • 17th century fashion • baroque 1620-1800 style in the age of magnificence • v&a museum
Fashion Vs Sport Exhibition 2008 in London
The Fashion Vs Sports exhibition at the V&A examines how, over the years, sportswear has influenced fashion, both in the high street and on designer runways.
fashion vs sport exhibition • victoria and albert museum • sportswear • fashion events • v&a
The Fashion Vs Sports exhibition at the V&A examines how, over the years, sportswear has influenced fashion, both in the high street and on designer runways.
fashion vs sport exhibition • victoria and albert museum • sportswear • fashion events • v&a
German Renaissance Stained Glass
The National Gallery and Victoria & Albert Museum pool their resources to show German Renaissance glass, paintings and drawings. Artists include Albrecht Dürer and Grien.
art of light • national gallery • freshfields bruckhaus derringer • trafalgar square • victoria and albert museum
The National Gallery and Victoria & Albert Museum pool their resources to show German Renaissance glass, paintings and drawings. Artists include Albrecht Dürer and Grien.
art of light • national gallery • freshfields bruckhaus derringer • trafalgar square • victoria and albert museum
Hats An Anthology by Stephen Jones - V&A Museum
'Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones', is supported by drop-ins, demonstrations, lectures, workshops and courses exploring the design, production and wearing of hats.
stephen jones • hats an anthology by stephen jones • oriole cullen • colin mcdowell • v&a
'Hats: An Anthology by Stephen Jones', is supported by drop-ins, demonstrations, lectures, workshops and courses exploring the design, production and wearing of hats.
stephen jones • hats an anthology by stephen jones • oriole cullen • colin mcdowell • v&a
Lilly Dache
Lilly Dache was America's most famous milliner in her day.
lilly dache • suzanne dache • hats • millinery • marlene dietrich
Lilly Dache was America's most famous milliner in her day.
lilly dache • suzanne dache • hats • millinery • marlene dietrich
New Director-General at IWM
Sir Robert Crawford CBE, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum retires in October 2008. Diane Lees, Director of the Museum of Childhood, will step into his shoes.
imperial war museum • sir robert crawford cbe • diane lees • victoria and albert • museum of childhood
Sir Robert Crawford CBE, Director-General of the Imperial War Museum retires in October 2008. Diane Lees, Director of the Museum of Childhood, will step into his shoes.
imperial war museum • sir robert crawford cbe • diane lees • victoria and albert • museum of childhood
The Buildings of England
The Buildings of England is still a landmark work of English architecture. The author was Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian whose ideas endure.
the buildings of england • nikolaus pevsner • architectural historian • architectural critic • penguin books
The Buildings of England is still a landmark work of English architecture. The author was Nikolaus Pevsner, the eminent architectural historian whose ideas endure.
the buildings of england • nikolaus pevsner • architectural historian • architectural critic • penguin books
Free Museums in London
After the theatre tickets have been bought, meals enjoyed and the hotel bill settled, it's time to sample some of London's Museums and Art Galleries, all for free.
free museums in london • natural history museum • the v. & a. museum • the victoria and albert museum • darwin centre
After the theatre tickets have been bought, meals enjoyed and the hotel bill settled, it's time to sample some of London's Museums and Art Galleries, all for free.
free museums in london • natural history museum • the v. & a. museum • the victoria and albert museum • darwin centre
Leonardo's Notebook at AGO in 2007
Exhibitions of devotional Renaissance art and provocative contemporary works in new AGO, redesigned by architect Frank Gehry
art gallery of ontario • ago • indian art exhibit • leonardo da vinci notebook exhibition • renaissance art show
Exhibitions of devotional Renaissance art and provocative contemporary works in new AGO, redesigned by architect Frank Gehry
art gallery of ontario • ago • indian art exhibit • leonardo da vinci notebook exhibition • renaissance art show
The Story of the Supremes Exhibit
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
It has long been Mary Wilson's dream that her collection of stunning costumes would be exhibited for all to see. The garments will be shown at the V&A and around the UK.
the supremes • mary wilson • diana ross • florence ballard • barbara martin
Victoria & Albert Museum, London
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
victoria and albert museum • cold war modern • v&a • kandis cook • beauty and the beast
British Regency design, design during the Cold War, modern British theatre design and design innovation in China are explored by major exhibitions at London's V&A Museum.
victoria and albert museum • cold war modern • v&a • kandis cook • beauty and the beast
Charles Dickens Manuscript Collection
Charles Dickens' use of iron gall ink threatened the existence of his manuscripts.
dickens manuscripts • dickens ink supplies • iron gall ink • dickens ink • dickens manuscript conservation
Charles Dickens' use of iron gall ink threatened the existence of his manuscripts.
dickens manuscripts • dickens ink supplies • iron gall ink • dickens ink • dickens manuscript conservation
LET'S VISIT THE MUSEUMS...PART II
I would like to continue with the museums of England, France, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Holland and Switzerland. So, if you happen to be on holiday in any of these countries, be sure to stop by.
museum • textile • europe • england • france
I would like to continue with the museums of England, France, Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Holland and Switzerland. So, if you happen to be on holiday in any of these countries, be sure to stop by.
museum • textile • europe • england • france
Maharaja – The Splendour of India's Royal Courts
The Patiala Necklace, Indian turban jewels, a Louis Vuitton Tea Case, a howdah and life-size elephant, and a Rolls Royce motor show the opulence of India's royal courts.
maharaja splendour of india's royal courts • patiala necklace louis-françois cartier • van cleef & arpels • rolls royce motors • louis vuitton
The Patiala Necklace, Indian turban jewels, a Louis Vuitton Tea Case, a howdah and life-size elephant, and a Rolls Royce motor show the opulence of India's royal courts.
maharaja splendour of india's royal courts • patiala necklace louis-françois cartier • van cleef & arpels • rolls royce motors • louis vuitton
Fashion Icon Queen Maud of Norway
Queen Maud's stylish wardrobe, including her coronation gown, returns to Oslo after an exhibit called Style and Splendour at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
queen maud of norway • norway's royal family • national museum of art • architecture and design in oslo • olso norway
Queen Maud's stylish wardrobe, including her coronation gown, returns to Oslo after an exhibit called Style and Splendour at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
queen maud of norway • norway's royal family • national museum of art • architecture and design in oslo • olso norway
Knitting Needle Conversions
How to make sense of Knitting Needle sizes on international and vintage patterns, including link to free vintage patterns at the UK Victoria and Albert Museum.
knitting needles • knitting needle sizes • knitting needle conversion chart • free knitting patterns • vintage knitting patterns
How to make sense of Knitting Needle sizes on international and vintage patterns, including link to free vintage patterns at the UK Victoria and Albert Museum.
knitting needles • knitting needle sizes • knitting needle conversion chart • free knitting patterns • vintage knitting patterns
Sir Henry Cole's Christmas Card Problem
Old King Cole was the real man responsible for the first commercial Christmas card. It was his solution to having too many Christmas messages to write by hand.
christmas card inventor • henry cole commercialized christmas cards • sir henry cole • old king cole • christmas card history
Old King Cole was the real man responsible for the first commercial Christmas card. It was his solution to having too many Christmas messages to write by hand.
christmas card inventor • henry cole commercialized christmas cards • sir henry cole • old king cole • christmas card history
The Crystal Palace Exhibition
England's Great Exhibition included exhibits from all over the world but the building which housed the show drew an equal amount of attention.
history of exhibitions • crystal palace exhibition • the great exhibition • the first great exhibition • dr george merryweather
England's Great Exhibition included exhibits from all over the world but the building which housed the show drew an equal amount of attention.
history of exhibitions • crystal palace exhibition • the great exhibition • the first great exhibition • dr george merryweather
Ayala Bar Designs
Ayala Bar's jewelry designs have been called Art Deco meets Middle East. See why millions of women around the world collect her distinctive jewelry.
ayala bar jewelry • ayala bar designs • ayala bar • israeli jewelry designers • israeli fashion designers
Ayala Bar's jewelry designs have been called Art Deco meets Middle East. See why millions of women around the world collect her distinctive jewelry.
ayala bar jewelry • ayala bar designs • ayala bar • israeli jewelry designers • israeli fashion designers
British Artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
dante gabriel rossetti • the pre-raphaelite brotherhood • christina rossetti • victorian artists • william morris
Rossetti was one of the founders of The Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood artistic movement. Both painter and poet, his images and words created an ethereally sensuous world.
dante gabriel rossetti • the pre-raphaelite brotherhood • christina rossetti • victorian artists • william morris
Christmas cards
Even in Days gone by people led very busy lives and were looking for ways to save time and energy. Just as now, many inventions are created to be time savers.
history of christmas cards • christmas cards. holiday cards • the history of holiday cards • sir henry cole • john horsley
Even in Days gone by people led very busy lives and were looking for ways to save time and energy. Just as now, many inventions are created to be time savers.
history of christmas cards • christmas cards. holiday cards • the history of holiday cards • sir henry cole • john horsley
Christmas Cards
A brief history of the Christmas card, from its Roman origins to the first Christmas card produced in Victorian England
first christmas card • cole • horsley • pagan origins • st. nicholas
A brief history of the Christmas card, from its Roman origins to the first Christmas card produced in Victorian England
first christmas card • cole • horsley • pagan origins • st. nicholas
Dickens Picture Library & Photographic Archive
The only surviving house of the famous Victorian novelist, the Charles Dickens House Museum is home to an important picture library and historical photographic archive.
charles dickens • dickens museum • picture library • photographic archive • victorian historical photos
The only surviving house of the famous Victorian novelist, the Charles Dickens House Museum is home to an important picture library and historical photographic archive.
charles dickens • dickens museum • picture library • photographic archive • victorian historical photos
Elizabethan Finger-Loop Weaving
How to perform Finger-Loop Weaving, one of the decorative arts of the Elizabethan period.
embroidery floss • poyntes • trim • weaving • elizabethan
How to perform Finger-Loop Weaving, one of the decorative arts of the Elizabethan period.
embroidery floss • poyntes • trim • weaving • elizabethan
Exciting Theatre and Performance Gallery at V&A
FuturePlan, the V&A's redevelopment project, has progressed a step further. The new Theatre and Performance Galleries redisplay 350 years of British theatre history.
victoria & albert museum • v&a • pete townshend • kylie minogue • rudolf nureyev
FuturePlan, the V&A's redevelopment project, has progressed a step further. The new Theatre and Performance Galleries redisplay 350 years of British theatre history.
victoria & albert museum • v&a • pete townshend • kylie minogue • rudolf nureyev
Four-Star Hotels Close to Royal Albert Hall
Visitors to the South Kensington area, the Royal Albert Hall, the V&A, Science and Natural History Museums, will find excellent four-star hotels within walking distance.
bbc promenade concerts • royal albert hall • hotels accommodation near albert hall • four-star hotels close to royal albert hall • prom concerts hotels nearby
Visitors to the South Kensington area, the Royal Albert Hall, the V&A, Science and Natural History Museums, will find excellent four-star hotels within walking distance.
bbc promenade concerts • royal albert hall • hotels accommodation near albert hall • four-star hotels close to royal albert hall • prom concerts hotels nearby
Glasgow's Burrell Collection
Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.
burrell collection • glasgow scotland museums • art and architecture museum • solomon and the queen of sheeba • st. nicholas preventing an execution
Rodin sculptures, Old Masters' paintings, architectural elements from castles, cathedral windows and Tang Dynasty tapestries are showcased in this world-class museum.
burrell collection • glasgow scotland museums • art and architecture museum • solomon and the queen of sheeba • st. nicholas preventing an execution
Happy Hogmaney!
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
The Travelsleuth welcomes Hogmaney in Edinburgh and New Year in London. Tired of the January Sales he seeks out some exhibitions and theatre as a welcome alternative to traipsing through the department stores.
hogmaney • edinburgh • london • stirling • inverness
Kids Go Free In London
London has some great family days out, with free attractions open to tourists and locals alike. End holiday boredom, save money and go green by using public transport.
free in london • no admission charges • free admission • free attractions • childrens activities
London has some great family days out, with free attractions open to tourists and locals alike. End holiday boredom, save money and go green by using public transport.
free in london • no admission charges • free admission • free attractions • childrens activities
London Museums - Science Museum
The Science Museum has numerous hands-on working displays from the Victorian Bathroom to the Space Age. Many activities for children.
science museum first computer • first locomotive • apollo 10 space capsule • world’s oldest steam locomotive • britain’s foremost museum of science
The Science Museum has numerous hands-on working displays from the Victorian Bathroom to the Space Age. Many activities for children.
science museum first computer • first locomotive • apollo 10 space capsule • world’s oldest steam locomotive • britain’s foremost museum of science
Lulu Guinness Handbags — 50s-style Iconic Purses
Lulu Guinness handbags are famous for their witty, quirky, novelty designs from flower baskets and chocolates to lip-shaped clutches, houses and even poodle parlors.
lulu guiness handbags • novelty bags • iconic purses • lulu guiness resort collection • handbag designers
Lulu Guinness handbags are famous for their witty, quirky, novelty designs from flower baskets and chocolates to lip-shaped clutches, houses and even poodle parlors.
lulu guiness handbags • novelty bags • iconic purses • lulu guiness resort collection • handbag designers
Luxe Sportswear Trend for Fall 2008
Forget trainers and tracksuits. This season it's glamorous fashion-forward sportswear, with luxe fabrics and quilting in Puffa jackets, Parka coats and pencil skirts.
luxe sportswear tend for fall 2008 • puffa jacket • pencil skirts • fendi • marc jacobs
Forget trainers and tracksuits. This season it's glamorous fashion-forward sportswear, with luxe fabrics and quilting in Puffa jackets, Parka coats and pencil skirts.
luxe sportswear tend for fall 2008 • puffa jacket • pencil skirts • fendi • marc jacobs
Online Resources for Botanical Art
The online resources of Kew Gardens, the RHS and the Natural History Museum offer unique examples of botanical art.
online resources • botanical art • botany illustrations • antique flower prints • botanical drawings
The online resources of Kew Gardens, the RHS and the Natural History Museum offer unique examples of botanical art.
online resources • botanical art • botany illustrations • antique flower prints • botanical drawings
Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, an Overview
The pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood created a stir with their paintings and influence a lot of artists with their theme and ideas, the imagery they produced became famous.
pre-raphaelites brotherhood • wightwick manor • william holman "maniac" hunt • john everett millais • dante gabriel rossetti
The pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood created a stir with their paintings and influence a lot of artists with their theme and ideas, the imagery they produced became famous.
pre-raphaelites brotherhood • wightwick manor • william holman "maniac" hunt • john everett millais • dante gabriel rossetti
Profile of Dale Chihuly
Dale Chihuly, an international glass artist, will create a special installation at the Chace Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
dale chihuly • glass • glass art • chace center • rhode island school of design
Dale Chihuly, an international glass artist, will create a special installation at the Chace Center in Providence, Rhode Island.
dale chihuly • glass • glass art • chace center • rhode island school of design
Profile of the Victorian Artist Richard Dadd
Richard Dadd is best known for his fairy paintings, but his facinating work encompasses so much more.
victorian artist richard dadd • biography of richard dadd • the fairy feller's master stroke • the halt in the desert • richard dadd mental breakdown
Richard Dadd is best known for his fairy paintings, but his facinating work encompasses so much more.
victorian artist richard dadd • biography of richard dadd • the fairy feller's master stroke • the halt in the desert • richard dadd mental breakdown
Suitable Fabric for English Paper Piecing
Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.
patchwork • quilting • english paper piecing • patchwork fabric • fabrics
Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.
patchwork • quilting • english paper piecing • patchwork fabric • fabrics
The Free Museums London Offers to Visitors
London has enough free museums to keep you busy for months. They range from the huge to the tiny and each is packed with unique character.
london museums • london science museum • london natural history museum • museums in london • museum in london
London has enough free museums to keep you busy for months. They range from the huge to the tiny and each is packed with unique character.
london museums • london science museum • london natural history museum • museums in london • museum in london
Young Composer Fung Lam
Fung Lam may be less than 30 years old, but he is already busy composing, performing cello, and working with the next generation of young musicians in classical music.
fung lam • inner light • media music showreel • sigur ros glosoli • elizabeth wailing
Fung Lam may be less than 30 years old, but he is already busy composing, performing cello, and working with the next generation of young musicians in classical music.
fung lam • inner light • media music showreel • sigur ros glosoli • elizabeth wailing
Oriental Carpets
This article is on the decorative art of Oriental Carpets and their popularity in the West.
oriental carpets • oriental rugs • persian • carpet weaving • rug making
This article is on the decorative art of Oriental Carpets and their popularity in the West.
oriental carpets • oriental rugs • persian • carpet weaving • rug making
Visiting Bendigo in Country Victoria
Bendigo is a country town that has reinvented itself, with modern, vibrant eateries, unique shopping experiences and one of the best art galleries in regional Australia.
bendigo • bendigo tourism • victoria tourism • country victoria • travel australia
Bendigo is a country town that has reinvented itself, with modern, vibrant eateries, unique shopping experiences and one of the best art galleries in regional Australia.
bendigo • bendigo tourism • victoria tourism • country victoria • travel australia
Matisse, Picasso and Cats.
The much heralded and long awaited <I>Matisse-Picasso</I> exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern on the day that London's longest running musical <I>Cats</I> closes after a 21 year run. A day of excitement and nostalgia.
matisse • picasso • london • stuttgart • budapest
The much heralded and long awaited <I>Matisse-Picasso</I> exhibition opens at London's Tate Modern on the day that London's longest running musical <I>Cats</I> closes after a 21 year run. A day of excitement and nostalgia.
matisse • picasso • london • stuttgart • budapest
Travelsleuth's Diary: February Highlights, Page 2.
Page 2. London Cultural Highlights of February and Travel Tips for Connoisseurs; a constantly updated listing of interesting events.
england • britain • scotland • tower • hyde
Page 2. London Cultural Highlights of February and Travel Tips for Connoisseurs; a constantly updated listing of interesting events.
england • britain • scotland • tower • hyde
Travelsleuth's Diary: March Page 2.
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events. March. Page 2: London's cultural and social scene; Art Exhibitions, Antique Fairs, Museums, Opera, Music and Theatre.<B>Updated 11 March</B>
london • britain • art • antiques • royal
The Travelsleuth's monthly diary of events. March. Page 2: London's cultural and social scene; Art Exhibitions, Antique Fairs, Museums, Opera, Music and Theatre.<B>Updated 11 March</B>
london • britain • art • antiques • royal
January Highlights: Commemorative Stamps, Sales, Tate London
It's Sales time in London! The annual stampede is on for bargains at big stores like Harrods and Selfridges, fashion shops of Bond Street. Travelsleuth looks at Royal Britain in January, the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, the controversial Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate London and a new set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps . <B>Updated 9 January.</B>
queen elizabeth • royal • buckingham • palace • rudyard
It's Sales time in London! The annual stampede is on for bargains at big stores like Harrods and Selfridges, fashion shops of Bond Street. Travelsleuth looks at Royal Britain in January, the London International Boat Show at Earls Court, the controversial Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate London and a new set of Royal Mail commemorative stamps . <B>Updated 9 January.</B>
queen elizabeth • royal • buckingham • palace • rudyard
Travelsleuth's Diary: December Highlights
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
england • britain • london • cornwall • bath
The Travelsleuth's eclectic and constantly updated monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England. This month: Christmas Festivals. <B>Updated 11 December: Court Circular.</B>
england • britain • london • cornwall • bath
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