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 border design for embroidery. Design shown on one corner, showing trailing large honeysuckle flowers, tendrils and leaves. Design goes 'behind' central blank section suggesting it was for a frame of some sort, such as a blotter, or to frame another design.

Transcription

The card is printed 'Royal School of Art Needlework, Exhibition Road, South Kensington.' at the top, and 'KINDLY RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE' at the bottom

Reference code

D1/044