'Exploded' half case replica of a commode, commission for the V&A Furniture Galleries

Mifsud, Daniel (2012) 'Exploded' half case replica of a commode, commission for the V&A Furniture Galleries. [Conservation work, Craft, 3D Design]

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Cramer commode (W.3-1940) and exploded half-case replica (NCOL.551-2012) as displayed in the new Furniture Gallery. Photography by Dominic Mifsud ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Commode model used for testing mount options and exploded elements. Photography by Dominic Mifsud ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London

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Creators:

Mifsud, Daniel

Description/Abstract:

The ‘exploded’ replica of the Cramer commode was commissioned for the new Dr. Susan Weber Gallery for Furniture, which opened in December 2012.

The brief issued by the Learning Department described the purpose of the exploded replica as a means of helping the visitor understand how the Cramer commode is constructed underneath its ‘skin’ of veneers, metal mounts and marble, in particular, the jointing techniques used in its construction. Moreover, it is hoped that this understanding will generate appreciation of the construction techniques used in related exhibits. The replica has two elements: the exploded left half of the commode carcase and the exploded half of the middle drawer assembly.

Item Type:

Art/Design Item

Date:

December 2012

V&A Museum

Material:

European oak, acrylic mounts

Locations / Venues:

Location

From Date

To Date

V&A Museum, Dr. Susan Weber Gallery for Furniture

December 2012

Uncontrolled Keywords or tags :

authenticity, cabinet making, commission, commode, curating, design, display, exhibition, furniture, interpretation, mathieu-gillaume cramer, mount making, replica, victoria and albert museum

Schools:

School of Further Education

Related URLs:

http://www.vam.ac.uk/content/journals/co...

Depositing User:

Daniel Mifsud

Date Deposited:

23 Jan 2014 14:10

Last Modified:

01 Mar 2022 08:48

Mifsud, Daniel

Art/Design Categories:

Conservation work, Craft, 3D Design

URI:

https://uca-9.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/1650

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