Design card
Date
1875-1922
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Dimensions 153mm 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.
Wyndham, Madeline: Madeline Wyndham, (nee Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell) (1835-1920) often referred to as Mrs. Percy Wyndham was a patron and collector of antiques as well as a member of the 'Souls' intellectual and social group and an able artist and designer in her own right. She produced watercolours, needlework designs and embroideries as well as enamels (she was taught by Alexander Fisher). Part of the Aesthetics Movement she was also one of the founders of the Royal School of Art Needlework and responsible for bringing many of her artist and designer friends and connections into the orbit of the school to contribute to and influence its designs.
Wyndham, Madeline: Madeline Wyndham, (nee Madeline Caroline Frances Eden Campbell) (1835-1920) often referred to as Mrs. Percy Wyndham was a patron and collector of antiques as well as a member of the 'Souls' intellectual and social group and an able artist and designer in her own right. She produced watercolours, needlework designs and embroideries as well as enamels (she was taught by Alexander Fisher). Part of the Aesthetics Movement she was also one of the founders of the Royal School of Art Needlework and responsible for bringing many of her artist and designer friends and connections into the orbit of the school to contribute to and influence its designs.
Scope and content
Design card recording Madeline Wyndham's design for a Daisy Portiere. A portiere is a door curtain and a popular object type for the Royal School of Art Needlework (later the Royal School of Needlework) in its early days. This design shows a repeat pattern of small flowers with a border of larger flowers, presumably daisies, but in this miniaturised rendering more akin to carnations. Pink, green and buff coloured watercolour on card.
Transcription
Pencil writing 'Wyndham Daisy Portiere' Design card printed 'Royal School of Art Needlework Exhibition Road Spent Kensington' on top, 'if not returned within a week, and in good condition a charge will be made - according to value ' on bottom
Reference code
D1/015.a-b
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