Handbook Of The Jones Collection In The South Kensington Museum (1883)

The Handbook of the Jones Collection in the South Kensington Museum, published in 1883, is a comprehensive guide to the collection of art and decorative objects amassed by the British collector, John Jones. The book was compiled by the Committee of Council on Education, and provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the various pieces in the collection, which includes ceramics, glassware, metalwork, textiles, furniture, and paintings. The guidebook also includes information on the history and provenance of the objects, as well as biographical information about Jones himself. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, art historians, and anyone interested in the decorative arts of the Victorian era.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.