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
Two design cards showing a rectangular design featuring a central blue bow surrounded by pink flowers and leaves, mostly tulips. Lower rectangle is left blank.
Version 'a' is in water colour and pencil on card with upper right corner is stamped 'Painting Room'. Sometimes referred to as the 'Paintroom' this was the design department of the Royal School of Art Needlework (later the Royal School of Needlework).
version 'b' is reversed and in pencil only.
Version 'a' is in water colour and pencil on card with upper right corner is stamped 'Painting Room'. Sometimes referred to as the 'Paintroom' this was the design department of the Royal School of Art Needlework (later the Royal School of Needlework).
version 'b' is reversed and in pencil only.
Transcription
J.966. Hassocks (Rubbed out)
Reference code
D1/090.a-b
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