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alondonerslondon.bsky.social
Real Londoners love a theme. Celebrating @freddie_mercury week, did #SplendidThings trail at the #V&AMuseum this P.M. Hope they tried to secure the #TorleifSvensson @queenwillrock.bsky.social photo archive from #CamillaBernal at #BonhamsAuction last week?
#LetsGuide #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4
October 25, 2026 at 8:19 PM
alondonerslondon.bsky.social
Real Londoners know everything better in past. At #Burberry #TheBurberryTrench Crafting An Icon exhibtion at the #V&AMuseum just now. Had me in stitches of laughter. Advertisement for Burberry Children's range from early 1900s behind me. Shockingly funny! #UniquelyLondon #ALondonersLife4 #LetsGuide
September 22, 2026 at 2:43 PM
myimaginarybrklyn.bsky.social
Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, 1923. “The Garden of Eden”

#textiledesign #watercolor #pencil #wallhanging #1920s #ArtsAndCrafts #CharlesFrancisAnnesleyVoysey #V&AMuseum
September 21, 2026 at 1:49 AM
mayhemmagicandme.bsky.social
One twelfth scale exact replica of Tipu's Tiger as housed in the V&A Museum in London. Hand carved from solid wood,Soldier's arm and interior bellows move with turning handle. Took me 8 weeks solid work. I like a challenge now and then. #automata #tipustiger #miniaturecarving #v&amuseum
March 10, 2025 at 7:20 PM
elisabethhobbes.co.uk
I made it into the Bookseller! That's me in the peacock dress paddling in the pool (right before I dropped my sandal 😂) @thebookseller.com @harpercollins.bsky.social #harpercollinsparty #party #V&Amuseum
A photo of 3 women standing ankle deep in a pool in posh dresses.
July 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
frozenflake.bsky.social
Day 151 - Mosaic Step
One of many artistic steps in the Victoria and Albert Museum

#photooftheday #photography #art #mosaic #tiles #seahorse #v&amuseum #mosaicphotography #londonphotography
July 2, 2026 at 6:13 PM
frozenflake.bsky.social
Day 91 - Flat Note
Breathless by Cornelia Parker at the V&A museum london

#photooftheday #photography #music #musicalinstruments #art #artinlondon #v&amuseum #artphotography #museumphotography
May 3, 2026 at 5:33 PM
frozenflake.bsky.social
Day 85 - A moment we probably all need
Found in the V&A Museum as an option for a digital detox

#photooftheday #photography #digitaldetox #unusualthings #womb #box #v&amuseum #londonmuseums #unusualphotography
April 27, 2026 at 4:27 PM
nickabadzis.bsky.social
David Bowie’s sketch of a cover idea for the album that would become ‘Low.’ Fascination, indeed. Seen at the V&A Archive. Well worth a visit.

DB continues to inspire. Creativity is life.

#davidbowie #art #music #V&Amuseum
Drawing of a young boy by David Bowie. The boy sits at a tabletop sculpting or painting another human figure. Behind him a clock shows 4pm, a crucifix hangs on a wall and the word. ‘Fascination’ hovers above while a shadowy figure hovers in the background, watching. (C) David Bowie
November 27, 2025 at 3:54 PM
natsky777.bsky.social
#Summer'sLease...
#V&AMuseum #hot
Touristy stuff today 🌞
Tempted to go in and sit in the water, clothes and all! 🤣
Central courtyard at V&A with fountains and shallow, bowl-like pool, on a hot day. Several museum visitors enjoying a cooling splash.
August 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
aarnito.bsky.social
pics from london
#v&amuseum #london #sketch #sketchcafe #traveling
March 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
Also if you have ever watched Secrets of the Museum (on the BBC) then here is Andrew Sachs outfit as Manuel from Fawlty Towers and the Satyr vase from the cafe. Two items that struck in my mind particularly.

#V&AMuseum #BBC #FawltyTowers
June 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
bethshares.bsky.social
The Arch of Janus Quadrifons. About 1775-1800.

This looks like an oil painting from afar, an embroidery as you get closer then up close you realise it's actually a micro mosaic. 😱

Stunning

#V&AMuseum #Art #Museum #micromosaic
The micro mosaic technique, which Giacomo Raffaelli pioneered,was inspired by the mosaics of classical antiquity. The ancient arch depicted here was one the celebrated sights in Rome, the most important stop for European travellers on their Grand Tour. Portable pictures were popular souvenirs. Some were made for the top end of the market, like this one, others for more modest purses. The micro mosaic technique, which Giacomo Raffaelli pioneered,was inspired by the mosaics of classical antiquity. The ancient arch depicted here was one the celebrated sights in Rome, the most important stop for European travellers on their Grand Tour. Portable pictures were popular souvenirs. Some were made for the top end of the market, like this one, others for more modest purses.
June 2, 2025 at 11:48 AM
bethshares.bsky.social
I have so many beautiful #photographs to show of stunning #jewellery both religious and non religious. The skills of the crafts people always blows me away. These pendants are religious based with gold, rock crystal, enamell and pearls. I am a magpie so they got my immediate attention. #V&AMuseum
Pendant with the Virgin of Loreto Spain, about 1580. Enamelled gold, with rock crystal and verre eglomisé. Formerly in the collection of the Treasury of the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Pillar, Saragossa. Pendant. Spain, about 1580. Enamelled gold, with rock crystal and pearls. In bas-relief the Crucifixion and the Virgin. Formerly in the collection of the Treasury of the Immaculate Conception of the Cathedral of the Virgin of the Pillar, Saragossa.
June 2, 2025 at 9:09 AM
bethshares.bsky.social
France or England
Satin embroidered with silk and silver thread, strip and spangles. 1730-40

Imagine how sparkly it was when new with all that silver thread.

#fashionhistory #mensfashion #V&AMuseum
This richly embroidered waistcoat is an example of lavish European court dress. The bright yelllow colour was fashionable for both men and women. The generous length and the pocket flaps allowed for rich decoration. The design includes Rococo motifs such as a sinuous pattern of scrolling leaves, but the bold treatment and large scale of the vegetation are more characteristic of the earlier Baroque style. The metal threads,when new, would have created a glittering effect. This richly embroidered waistcoat is an example of lavish European court dress. The bright yelllow colour was fashionable for both men and women. The generous length and the pocket flaps allowed for rich decoration. The design includes Rococo motifs such as a sinuous pattern of scrolling leaves, but the bold treatment and large scale of the vegetation are more characteristic of the earlier Baroque style. The metal threads,when new, would have created a glittering effect. This richly embroidered waistcoat is an example of lavish European court dress. The bright yelllow colour was fashionable for both men and women. The generous length and the pocket flaps allowed for rich decoration. The design includes Rococo motifs such as a sinuous pattern of scrolling leaves, but the bold treatment and large scale of the vegetation are more characteristic of the earlier Baroque style. The metal threads,when new, would have created a glittering effect.
June 1, 2025 at 8:56 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
1740-1750 altered 1870-1910.

Waistcoat of embroidered ivory satin with silk and silver threads, sleeves added later.

Made in Britain

#fashionhistory #mensfashion #V&AMuseum
Man's sleeved waistcoat of embroidered ivory satin with silk and silver threads, lined with ivory ribbed silk and fustian. The cuffs of the associated coat have been added to the waistcoat. With a floral design. This waistcoat is associated with the marriage of William Morshead (b. 1722) to Olympia Treise at Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall, on 23 April 1745. Olympia Treise was the daughter and heiress of John Treise of Lavethan, Cornwall, while William went on to become Sheriff of Cornwall Man's sleeved waistcoat of embroidered ivory satin with silk and silver threads, lined with ivory ribbed silk and fustian. The cuffs of the associated coat have been added to the waistcoat. With a floral design. This waistcoat is associated with the marriage of William Morshead (b. 1722) to Olympia Treise at Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall, on 23 April 1745. Olympia Treise was the daughter and heiress of John Treise of Lavethan, Cornwall, while William went on to become Sheriff of Cornwall Man's sleeved waistcoat of embroidered ivory satin with silk and silver threads, lined with ivory ribbed silk and fustian. The cuffs of the associated coat have been added to the waistcoat. With a floral design. This waistcoat is associated with the marriage of William Morshead (b. 1722) to Olympia Treise at Blisland, Bodmin, Cornwall, on 23 April 1745. Olympia Treise was the daughter and heiress of John Treise of Lavethan, Cornwall, while William went on to become Sheriff of Cornwall
June 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
Unfortunately the fashion section of the #V&AMuseum was shut when we visited, with a sign saying it would reopen in 2027, so I didn't get to see anything in there at all at my visit .
June 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
Box; Austria or Germany, about 1800 in gold & Labradorite, and isn't it beautiful.

Pill box anyone? 😂

#V&AMuseum #Labradorite #Gold
May 31, 2025 at 8:30 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
Fragmemt from an alter frontal, 1470-1500.
The altar area of a church was reserved for the clergy. By paying for a richly embroidered altar frontal, the Smyth family could be represented in the place where the Mass was celebrated. #V&AMuseum #Catholic #History #Museum
The Smyth family are shown kneeling, the upper (elder) pair in dress of about 1450-1470, the lower pair in dress of about 1500. Blue silk velvet; linen applied and embroidered in silver-gilt and silk threads in couched work and split stitch. Velvet probably from Italy; embroidered and made up in England. Inscribed in Latin meaning Pray for the souls of Henry Smyth and his wife Johanna' and Pray for the souls of Thomas Smyth and his wife Johanna. Close up of the upper (elder) pair in dress of about 1450-1470. Inscribed in Latin meaning Pray for the souls of Henry Smyth and his wife Johanna' Close up of the lower pair in dress of about 1500. Inscribed in Latin meaning; Pray for the souls of Thomas Smyth and his wife Johanna.
May 31, 2025 at 2:55 PM
bethshares.bsky.social
Many of the photos i've taken I've used the lasso feature to cut just that item out. Usually when the background is too busy otherwise. Makes it pop more I think. #V&AMuseum #Gold #Christ #Historical
Medallion with Christ on the Road to Calvary. Probably Southern Netherlands or France, about 1420. Embossed and chased gold possibly from an altarpiece or reliquary.
May 31, 2025 at 7:40 AM
laurencdeutsch.bsky.social
featuring a corset bodice and a petticoat of various layers of netting (two in the front and five in the back attached to a pink lining). The hem is also lined with wire to keep its shape. #Fashionhistory #v&amuseum
March 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
sauceyjack.bsky.social
A few sculptures from the V&A museum in London

#museum #art #sculpture #v&amuseum
January 26, 2025 at 3:54 AM
jdmccafferty.bsky.social
Towel-holder, oak, with two grotesque heads, Northern Germany, c. 1520-25.
The catalogue notes: "An inventory of Thomas Cromwell's possessions of 1527 mentions that his parlour, adjoining the kitchen, contained 'An image of a fole to hold a towel, painted.'" (V&AMuseum)
November 29, 2025 at 5:02 PM
bartiddu.bsky.social
Not my favorite
As someone with a food allergy it was quickly apparent the #V&Amuseum cafe is full of undertrained, badly paid staff
That’s not a good look for a rich institution with a trustee board stuffed with the great, the good, & the extremely wealthy
It leaves a bad taste, so to speak!
March 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM
barbdrummond.bsky.social
Original #staues of #kings from #Bristol #HighCross now in @V&AMuseum
December 3, 2024 at 9:14 AM