'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

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

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
Copyright Holders:
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
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Depositing User:
Daniel Mifsud
Date Deposited:
23 Jan 2014 14:10
Last Modified:
01 Mar 2022 08:48
Art/Design Categories:
Conservation work, Craft, 3D Design
URI:
https://research.uca.ac.uk/id/eprint/1650

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