South Kensington Museum Collection

The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Creator: Unknown
The Green Dining-room at South Kensington Museum, c1870. Interior of what is now the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. Decoration designed by William Morris (1834-1896)

Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen
FLO4987805 Floral patterns from a Persian manuscript, South Kensington Museum. Chromolithograph by Francis Bedford from Owen Jones' The Grammar of Ornament, Quaritch, London

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Samson slaying a Philistine, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Bronze group of Samson slaying a Philistine; inscribed on the base "Adrianus Fries Hagiensis Batvvs f

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt tankard; the Lynn Cup; chrismatory, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt tankard of hexagonal form, narrow in the centre, widening towards the base, ornamented with masks and scrolls

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Chalice, cups, ewer, pyx, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A silver-gilt chalice, the work of Master Bartholomew, of Atri...supposed to have...[belonged] to Pope Boniface VIII...around the stem is...[an]

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Cups, tankard, casket, salt, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt standing-cup; silver cup; silver-gilt beaker; crystal tankard, "The Poison-Cup"; casket; silver-gilt salt

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver parcel-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver parcel-gilt nef or ship of unusually large dimensions, the body of the ship and above the stand embossed with elaborate ornaments

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt nef, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt nef; the hull, with two tiers of guns; the deck, which takes off as a cover

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver and silver-gilt spoons, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. '...a group of silver and silver-gilt spoons, all of the seventeenth century, belonging to Messrs. E. Waterton and W. Stirling

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Flask, spoon, coffret, reliquary..., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Small silver flask...ornamented in repousse, with strapwork and flowers...a crest of a griffin's head in the centre

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Mother-of-pearl cup; Cellini Ewer; vase, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Cup, in form of a partridge; the body formed of overlapping pieces of mother-of-pearl in imitation of feathers...Circa 1600. Baron L. de Rothschild

The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection of works of art at South Kensington Museum, [London], 1862. Display in what became the Victoria and Albert Museum, of pieces '...of the mediaeval renaissance

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Silver-gilt ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Silver-gilt rose-water ewer. The ewer is oviform, with very high handle, in form of a hydra or monster with three heads, winged body, and forelegs

"Cupid", by Michael Angelo, in the South Kensington Museum, 1862. Creator: Unknown
"Cupid", by Michael Angelo, in the South Kensington Museum, 1862. The god is represented as a youth of sixteen or seventeen years old

Casket, c1400, (1881). Creator: Frederick Albert Slocombe
Casket, c1400, (1881). Etching of a wooden box with carved lid made in Germany at the beginning of the 15th century. On the front is a man-headed eagle with the German inscription Mit willen dien ich

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: The Dunvegan Cup, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'The "Dunvegan Cup," a cup or "mether" of yew, square above and rounded from the centre downwards

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Alto-relievo, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Alto-relievo, 1862. 'Alto-relievo; three cupids supporting the Papal tiara, cross-keys, and other insignia

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Ivory tankard, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Tankard, mounted in silver-gilt, the drum richly carved with a mythological subject, the Marriage of Jupiter and Juno, &c.: on the cover

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: keys, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: keys, 1862. 'Two steel keys, elaborately ornamented, of the sixteenth century. Rev. J. Beck'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862.

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Queen Elizabeth's prayer-book, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Queen Elizabeth's Prayer-book, bound in gold and enamelled, the workmanship of George Heriot

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A magnificent missal, painted on vellum, with illuminated capitals, and whole leaves painted with illustrations from Scripture history

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Pen-case of Henry VI., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'The pencase of King Henry VI. This pencase, of leather, or cuir bouilli, ornamented with gilt roses and crowns, was left by King Henry VI

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Hemispherical cat's-eye, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Large hemispherical cat's-eye (supposed to. be the largest known). It is mounted in massive pure gold

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Sevigné-gold open filigree-work set with pearls, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Sevigne [brooch] of gold open filigree scrolls, set with pearls. Spanish work, seventeenth century. Rev. J. Beck'

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Largest known pearl, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A very large pearl, straight-sided, widening towards the lower part, which has a dark opalised tint

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Stag's horn ewer, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'Ewer, in stag's horn, mounted and inlaid with ivory, most elaborately

Sir Thomas More's seals, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Sir Thomas More's seals, 1862. We are enabled to present to our readers Engravings of the seals of Sir Thomas More. The larger one is of silver, bearing his arms and crest, and an inscription

The Prince of Wales Presiding at a Meeting, held at South Kensington Museum, o... January 19, 1867. Creator: Anon
The Prince of Wales Presiding at a Meeting, held at South Kensington Museum, of the Commissioners for the Paris Exhibition, from " Illustrated London News", January 19, 1867

Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen, at home at South Kensington Museum (litho)
6029382 Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen, at home at South Kensington Museum (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen)

Presentation of Prizes by Prince Teck at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1057062 Presentation of Prizes by Prince Teck at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

South Kensington Museum (b / w photo)
3628500 South Kensington Museum (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: South Kensington Museum)

The court of the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
3636877 The court of the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The court of the South Kensington Museum)

F P Cunliffe Owen, Esquire, CB (engraving)
1059275 F P Cunliffe Owen, Esquire, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: F P Cunliffe Owen, Esquire, CB, Director of the South Kensington Museum)

The South Kensington Museum. Brompton Boilers (engraving)
611135 The South Kensington Museum. Brompton Boilers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The South Kensington Museum. Brompton Boilers)

A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving)
1046921 A Birds Eye View of the West End of London (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Birds Eye View of the West End of London)

Gateway prepared by the Command of HH the Maharajah Sindhia, GCSI, for Presentation to the South Kensington Museum
1045724 Gateway prepared by the Command of HH the Maharajah Sindhia, GCSI, for Presentation to the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School

Lecture to Working Men on Ornamental Ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1099410 Lecture to Working Men on Ornamental Ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info)

Terra-Cotta Pillars for the New Buildings of the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1103561 Terra-Cotta Pillars for the New Buildings of the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Turner and Vernon Rooms at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
604537 The Turner and Vernon Rooms at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1620568 Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mosaic Portraits in the South Kensington Museum)

Objects from the Duke of Edinburghs Collection, South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1613640 Objects from the Duke of Edinburghs Collection, South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The West-End Railway District, London (engraving)
1610046 The West-End Railway District, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The West-End Railway District, London)

Ancient Marble Bas-Relief, "The Madonna and Child, "in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1609813 Ancient Marble Bas-Relief, " The Madonna and Child, " in the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School

The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1588659 The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum)

The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1588658 The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Loan Art Collection in South Kensington Museum)

Portrait of Mrs Siddons, in the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
1588297 Portrait of Mrs Siddons, in the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Mrs Siddons)

Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum
6034970 Punch cartoon: Philip Cunliffe-Owen, British exhibition organiser and Director of the South Kensington Museum, London (engraving) by Sambourne

Lecture to working men on ornamental ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving)
604201 Lecture to working men on ornamental ironwork at the South Kensington Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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The South Kensington Museum, also known as the Victoria and Albert Museum, is a treasure trove of history and art. Step into the Green Dining-room, transported back to c1870 with its opulent decor and grandeur. The unknown creator of this masterpiece has left us in awe. As you wander through the museum's halls, you'll come across an exquisite casket from 1400, crafted by Frederick Albert Slocombe in 1881. Its intricate design tells stories of a bygone era, captivating visitors with its beauty. Imagine being present at a meeting where The Prince of Wales presides over discussions held at the South Kensington Museum on that fateful January day in 1867. An anonymous artist captured this historic moment for eternity. Sir Philip Cunliffe Owen was not just a name associated with the museum but also made it his home. A lithograph immortalizes him within those walls he cherished so dearly. Prizes were awarded by none other than Prince Teck himself at the South Kensington Museum. Engraved forever are memories of joyous celebrations and achievements marking significant milestones. A black-and-white photograph transports us to another time when people strolled through the corridors of the South Kensington Museum, their curiosity piqued by countless wonders displayed before them. The court within these hallowed walls was no ordinary one; it was filled with masterpieces from all corners of the world. An engraving captures its splendor and invites us to explore further. F. P Cunliffe Owen stands tall in an engraved portrait as his contributions to this magnificent institution are celebrated. His dedication echoes through time as we admire his legacy today. Brompton Boilers may seem like an odd subject for an engraving related to a museum until you realize they played a vital role in keeping this architectural marvel warm during colder months – ensuring visitors' comfort while exploring endless galleries filled with treasures untold.