Design card
Date
1875-1922
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Dimensions 155mm 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 corner border of sunflowers and pomegranates
Labelled 'Sunflowers and Ponigranates' and 'G Aitchison' in pencil
Printed 'Painting Room'
George Aitchison (1825–1910) was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, 1896–1899. He was much more involved in teaching and decorative design than in architectural practice and was Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy from 1887. He was an external designer at the RSN and contributed to the early development of needlework design.
Labelled 'Sunflowers and Ponigranates' and 'G Aitchison' in pencil
Printed 'Painting Room'
George Aitchison (1825–1910) was President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, 1896–1899. He was much more involved in teaching and decorative design than in architectural practice and was Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy from 1887. He was an external designer at the RSN and contributed to the early development of needlework design.
Transcription
Labelled 'Sunflowers and Ponigranates' and 'G Aitchison' in pencil Printed 'Painting Room' Design card printed 'Royal School of Art Needlework Exhibition Road London S.W.' on top, 'It is respectfully requested that Designs sent for selection not be 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" on bottom
Reference code
D1/278
