The Wallace Collection, with the Barakat Trust – Behind the Scenes: Conserving Indian Arms and Armour
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5 October 2021, 11:00 - 11:40, 12:00 - 12:40, 14:00 - 14:40, 15:00 - 15:40VENUE INFORMATION
The Wallace Collection
Hertford House
Manchester Square
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020 563 9500
The Wallace Collection, with the Barakat Trust – Behind the Scenes: Conserving Indian Arms and Armour
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FREEAs part of a major cataloguing project supported by the Barakat Trust, the Wallace Collection is cleaning, conserving and photographing its extensive holdings of Indian arms and armour for the very first time. Meet the curators and conservators involved in this important work through an intimate tour of the Collection’s conservation studio and encounter highlights of Indian artistry up close.
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As part of a major cataloguing project supported by the Barakat Trust, the Wallace Collection is cleaning, conserving and photographing its extensive holdings of Indian arms and armour for the very first time. Meet the curators and conservators involved in this important work through an intimate tour of the Collection’s conservation studio and encounter highlights of Indian artistry up close.
Photo credit: Unknown maker, Sword, c.1748-53 (detail). Copyright The Wallace Collection
