Handbook of the Jones Collection in the South Kensington Museum

<p>Explore the exquisite Handbook of the Jones Collection in the South Kensington Museum a detailed guide to one of the 19th century's most significant decorative arts collections. Featuring portraits and woodcuts this handbook offers insights into the diverse range of items amassed by the collector providing a glimpse into the tastes and artistic interests of the Victorian era.</p> <p>Originally published in 1883 this handbook serves as a valuable resource for collectors historians and anyone with an appreciation for fine craftsmanship and design. Delve into detailed descriptions and illustrations of furniture ceramics metalwork and textiles all meticulously cataloged within the walls of the South Kensington Museum (now the Victoria and Albert Museum). Discover the stories behind each piece and gain a deeper understanding of the artistic movements that shaped European decorative arts.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>