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.

Scope and content

Design card recording a curtain design showing four large thistle and leaf motifs. The curtain is shown tied-back and the motif is illustrated just on the top corner, above the tie-back.

Transcription

Printed 'painting room' The card is printed 'Royal School of Art Needlework, Exhibition Road, London S.W.' at the top, and 'It is respectfully requested that designs sent for selection be not 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' at the bottom

Reference code

D1/033.a-b