Pair of gates
Gates (Pair)
1981-2 (made)
1981-2 (made)
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These gates were commissioned by the V&A following a limited competition it organised which was partly funded by the PSA (Government) and Crafts Council. The first international exhibition in the UK of wrought iron was held at the V&A in 1982. Then, as now, the Museum was committed to encouraging contemporary works inspired by traditional techniques, seen here. The gates have remained in the location for which they were designed, although the ‘false’ lunette wall around them was removed in 2012 as part of a wider aim to open up the V&A building.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Pair of gates |
| Materials and techniques | The gates are made of mild steel (iron containing 0.15-0.25 % carbon) |
| Brief description | Pair of wrought steel gates, made by James Horrobin, Minehead, 1981-2 |
| Physical description | Pair of wrought steel gates, the blows from the power-hammer are visible on many surfaces. |
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| Object history | These gates were designed for the ironwork galleries at the V&A and were chosen as a result of a limited competition held by the V&A. They were purpose-built for the location within the galleries at the top of stairs leading into Gallery 40. |
| Summary | These gates were commissioned by the V&A following a limited competition it organised which was partly funded by the PSA (Government) and Crafts Council. The first international exhibition in the UK of wrought iron was held at the V&A in 1982. Then, as now, the Museum was committed to encouraging contemporary works inspired by traditional techniques, seen here. The gates have remained in the location for which they were designed, although the ‘false’ lunette wall around them was removed in 2012 as part of a wider aim to open up the V&A building. |
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| Other number | M.28-1982 - Incorrect number |
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| Accession number | M.139-1984 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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