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 three border designs of flowers, pencil on card.
The first is labelled in pencil 'This is a wide border - we suggest one only', it has a a trailing floral design with flowers, buds, leaves and tendrils.
The second shows a border of Iris flowers, leaves and buds, leaning to right. This is the same design is recorded in a RSN design book and dated 1881.
The third border is a linear design of climbing plants with flowers with leaves, buds and tendrils similar to clematis.
The first is labelled in pencil 'This is a wide border - we suggest one only', it has a a trailing floral design with flowers, buds, leaves and tendrils.
The second shows a border of Iris flowers, leaves and buds, leaning to right. This is the same design is recorded in a RSN design book and dated 1881.
The third border is a linear design of climbing plants with flowers with leaves, buds and tendrils similar to clematis.
Transcription
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
D1/036
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