Henry Cole and Jim Cole plaque
Henry Cole · Campaigner
Inscription
“In memory of Jim who died aged 15 faithful dog of Sir Henry Cole of this museum”
Details
1808-82
Life dates
Central courtyard, Victoria and Albert Museum
SW7
Sir Henry Cole
Organisation
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Henry Cole
campaigner, educator, Knight Bachelor, director of the Victoria and Albert Museum, originator of the custom of sending Christmas cards, founder of the Kensington Museum, postal reformer, and Companion of the Order of the Bath · (1808-1882)
Jim Cole
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