The Functions Of The Science And Art Department

This pamphlet was written by Henry Cole, the first Director of the South Kensington Museum (later the Victoria and Albert Museum) in London. In it, he discusses the role of the Science and Art Department in promoting education and innovation in Britain. He outlines the various programs and activities that the Department oversees, from school curricula to exhibitions and competitions. The pamphlet is an important document in the history of British education and cultural policy, and provides insight into the values and priorities of the Victorian era.

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