Box Frame
ca. 1900 (made)
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This box frame was acquired as a gift at the same time as J. C. Robinson's collection of Orders and Decorations, which it was probably made specifically to house. John Charles Robinson (1824-1913), curator, scholar and collector, worked at the V&A in its earliest days and was a very important figure in the formation of the collections.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Wood, stained, with gilt metal, bronze, velvet and plate glass |
Brief description | Box, mahogany wood, glass and bronze box frame, British, late 19th or early 20th century |
Physical description | Brown stained wood box with plate glass hinged lid. Lid has ornate gilt metal frame. Black velvet lining. |
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Credit line | Given by the family of the late Sir J. C. Robinson |
Object history | This display box frame was given to the Museum containing J.C. Robinson's collection of Orders and Decorations. Given, together with A.1 to A.13, by Gerald Robinson in 2006. |
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Summary | This box frame was acquired as a gift at the same time as J. C. Robinson's collection of Orders and Decorations, which it was probably made specifically to house. John Charles Robinson (1824-1913), curator, scholar and collector, worked at the V&A in its earliest days and was a very important figure in the formation of the collections. |
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Accession number | A.14-2006 |
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Record created | October 18, 2006 |
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