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‘I Looked at my vagina and it was beautiful’: Feminists reclaim the

The speculum’s design requires two people to use it; the first, the patient, lies back with their knees bent, and the other, a medical professional, places the duckbill inside and opens it up. The patient’s cervix and vagina are revealed to the person looking, but the patient remains in the dark. Feminists sought to transcend the affordance

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An interview with Dr Annabel Sowemimo, Decolonising …

WebDr. Annabel Sowemimo. Courtesy of Decolonising Contraception. But it is also an instrument that many people also associate with trauma, and it does have an …

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A short history of the poster · V&A

WebThe pioneering French poster artist Jules Chéret (1836 – 1932) is credited with producing the first colour lithograph posters in 1866, having finessed the black and white process …

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Childhood and the Poetry of John Clare

WebJohn Clare by William Hilton, oil on canvas, 1820 (c) National Portrait Gallery. NPG 1469. These are the first lines of Childhood, written in 1840, an evocative …

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Would you be more careful if it was you that got pregnant

WebPoster for the Health Education Council, issued by the Family Planning Association. UK, 1969.

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Health and safety posters · V&A

WebWhen it comes to health and safety messages, effective graphic communication can save lives. Since the beginning of the 20th century, campaign groups and governments have …

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Sickness and Health Webster, Thomas (RA)

WebOil painting entitled 'Sickness and Health' by Thomas Webster. Great Britain, 1843. This painting also originally bore a literary quotation with its title: 'the cheerfulness of …

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Explore the Collections · V&A

WebFrom the Collections. From ancient Chinese ceramics to Alexander McQueen evening dresses, take an incredible journey through 5000 years of human creativity with our …

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Sanitary suspenders to Mooncups: a brief history of menstrual

WebThe first menstrual cup was invented over seven decades before the founding of Mooncup Ltd. In 1937, an American actress, entrepreneur, and author Leona Chalmers filed a …

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Wallpaper: health and cleanliness · V&A

WebWallpaper: health and cleanliness. By the late 19th century, it had become apparent that one of the drawbacks of wallpaper was its tendency to accumulate dirt, such as dust, …

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Posters · V&A

WebThe V&A has been actively collecting posters on an international scale from the early 20th century to the present day. We now hold the most extensive collection in the UK, with …

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A Ukrainian wish for happiness, health and success • V&A Blog

WebA Ukrainian wish for happiness, health and success. This bright and cheerful poster wishes ‘Happiness, health, success in work in the New Year!’. It was made in …

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A brief history of men's underwear · V&A

WebFrom 19th-century ruffle-fronted shirts to 1990s Calvin Kleins, Shaun Cole, Associate Professor in Fashion at Winchester School of Art, explores the hidden history of men's …

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Fashion · V&A

WebSpanning five centuries, our Fashion collection is the largest and most comprehensive collection of dress in the world. Key items in the collection include rare 17th century …

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John Constable – an introduction · V&A

WebBorn at East Bergholt in Suffolk, John Constable (1776 – 1837) was the fourth child of Golding and Ann Constable. In 1792 he began work in the flourishing family business, …

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Gender & sexuality · V&A

WebThe existence of radically different interpretations means the spectrum of gender and sexuality is limitless and constantly evolving. Reaching beyond the conventions of …

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Archibald Knox, Liberty and the Celtic Revival style · V&A

WebArchibald Knox (1864 – 1933) was one of the chief creative forces behind the highly successful Celtic Revival style in silver, pewter, textiles, ceramics and jewellery at the …

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Corsets, crinolines and bustles: fashionable Victorian underwear

WebCorsets (also known as stays) moulded the waist, while cage crinolines supported voluminous skirts, and bustles projected a dress out from behind. Fashionable Victorian …

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Pollution: the dark side of fashion · V&A

WebPollution: the dark side of fashion. The natural world is a constant source of inspiration for textile and fashion designers. The results can be joyous, colourful and highly desirable, …

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