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Designs (on 2 sheets) for wallpaper in the Houses of Parliament

Design Drawing
1848 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Designs (on 2 sheets) for a wallpaper with motifs of a crowned portcullis and a crowned Tudor rose which are enclosed by an ogee framework and the initials V and R. Preliminary sketch with the two motifs in alternative rows.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesigns (on 2 sheets) for wallpaper in the Houses of Parliament
Materials and techniques
Pencil and pen and black ink.
Brief description
Design by A.W.N. Pugin for wallpaper in the Houses of Parliament
Physical description
Designs (on 2 sheets) for a wallpaper with motifs of a crowned portcullis and a crowned Tudor rose which are enclosed by an ogee framework and the initials V and R. Preliminary sketch with the two motifs in alternative rows.
Dimensions
  • Height: 262mm
  • Width: 185mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed with colour notes.
Subjects depicted
Association
Associated object
Bibliographic reference
Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 222.
Collection
Accession number
D.630-1908

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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