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What is the Government Art Collection?
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Advisory Committee
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Representation of the People Project 2018-28
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Partnership projects
The Robson Orr TenTen Award
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Candle
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Tray
Mobile telephone
Broom
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Lamp
Washing machine
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Chandelier
Torch
Matchstick
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Telephone
Plant pot
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Bed warmer
Water butt
Record player
Birdcage
Razor
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Thimble
Needle
Ironing board
Calendar
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Desk lamp
Cuckoo clock
Scrubbing brush
Bath plug
Air freshener
Firescreen
Stove
Paper weight
Greeting card
Kennel
Chamber pot
Bookshelf
Brush
Boot remover
Radiator
Bell jar
Match box
Sewing machine
Washing line
Wastepaper basket
Clock
Towel
Basket
Box (domestic container)
Decanter
Fireguard
Electricity socket
Silver tray
Silver candle snuffer
Silver casket
Silver salver
Poker
Soap
Bellows
Electric toothbrush
Battery
Headphones
Takeaway coffee cup
Bedpan
Electric fan
Scissors
Mirror
Key
Elastic band
Bath (bathtub)
Candlestick (as subject)
Chest
Electrical plug
Cable
Lamp shade
Comb
Lipstick
Flashlight
Makeup brush
Chilli
Napkin ring
Earthenware
Delftware
Tumble dryer
Broken glass
Amplifier
Electric storage heater
About
What is the Government Art Collection?
A working collection
History of the Collection
Staff
Advisory Committee
Explore the Collection
Where can I see the Collection?
Curious facts
Stories that inspire
Representation of the People Project 2018-28
What’s happening
Partnership projects
The Robson Orr TenTen Award
The Platinum Jubilee
Learning
For ages 14 and up
For younger ages and families
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