Catalogue Of The Jones Bequest In The South Kensington Museum (1882)

Catalogue Of The Jones Bequest In The South Kensington Museum (1882) is a comprehensive guide to the collection of art and decorative objects donated to the South Kensington Museum by Sir Owen Jones, a prominent architect and designer of the Victorian era. The book includes detailed descriptions and illustrations of over 1,000 items, ranging from ceramics and metalwork to furniture and textiles. Each item is accompanied by information on its provenance, history, and cultural significance, providing a fascinating insight into the tastes and interests of Jones and the wider Victorian art world. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, collectors, and anyone interested in the decorative arts of the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.