Security for the Victoria & Albert Museum instruments
We the undersigned request that attention be paid to the collectionof antique instruments in the possession of the Victoria and AlbertMuseum, South Kensington, London, with reference to the proposedre... continue reading »
"closing this room would be a crying shame there can be no justification whatsoever for doing this"
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"If the V & A finds it necessary to relegate the historical instrument exhibit to the attic perhaps they should consider giving up the collection to a museum that would exhibit it - either on loan or as a gift."
"please don't close this department--it is so valuable. We visited the V and A and spent a considerable amout of time in marveling over the instruments. Thanks for your consideration..."
"Enlarging the fashion displays to take the place of the musical instrument collection looks like dumbing down to me."
"An old instrument is an important source and inspiration for early musicians and instrument makers. I hope these instruments will find a place were they can be studied by the public."
"think again- or for the first time"
"It is outrageous!"
