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Why was it considered separate from high art? When did craft leave functionality behind and begin to be appreciated for it’s originality, beauty and design? And what involvement did the Victoria and Albert Museum have in giving exhibition space to these works? Dr Catharine Rossi, Senior Lecturer in Design History from Kingston University, London and Joanna Norman, Deputy Head of Research at the V&A discuss with Jenni.