Design card
Date
1875-1922
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Dimensions 155mm X 245mm
Creator
Royal School of Needlework: Created by the Royal School of Art Needlework as miniaturised versions of designs. Original designs were miniaturised and either traced or copied onto 'Design Cards' which were sent out to clients for next day approval. This was part of the work of the 'Painting Room' sometimes referred to as the Paintroom, the department responsible for all design and draftsmanship.
Scope and content
Design card recording three separate borders labelled in pencil '124B'
the top border, also labelled 148B shows a repeating design of cornflowers(?) and trailing stems and leaves, the middle border shows a repeating design of irises, the lower border shows another trailing floral repeating design
the top border, also labelled 148B shows a repeating design of cornflowers(?) and trailing stems and leaves, the middle border shows a repeating design of irises, the lower border shows another trailing floral repeating design
Transcription
Pencil writing '124B' Design card printed 'Royal School of Art Needlework Exhibition Road London S.W.' on top, 'It is respectfully requested that Designs sent for selection not be kept more than ONE CLEAR DAY, and to prevent damage in the post should be returned in the cards sent herewith. It is found necessary to make a charge for replacing Designs returned in a damaged condition" on bottom
