Pattern (Guide)
ca. 1950-ca. 1969 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Fred Pearl was born in East London in the Borough of Bromley-le-Bow. He became a master model maker, initially beginning his career working on simple workshop projects. He later attended art college where he furthered his model making skills. His career spanned much of the mid 20th century where he worked for Lines Brothers company (Pedigree)He then went on to make models for such movies as Lawrence of Arabia, Mutiny on the Bounty, Muppet Treasure Island and Star Wars. He went on to start his own company entitled Art Models Ltd. where he created models for film/television, architecture, exhibitions/displays, and museums.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Moulded clay and metal |
| Brief description | Pattern for a doll's leg |
| Physical description | Two parts of a leg pattern. Moulded from clay with a metal plate supporting the join, the pieces fit smoothly together to create a simple leg shape for a doll mould. |
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| Production type | Prototype |
| Object history | Purchased from Fred Pearl, Art Models Ltd, 2006. |
| Historical context | Fred Pearl made this pattern when he worked for toy manufacturer, Pedigree. The patterns and moulds and prts, collectively demonstrate the doll toy making process. |
| Summary | Fred Pearl was born in East London in the Borough of Bromley-le-Bow. He became a master model maker, initially beginning his career working on simple workshop projects. He later attended art college where he furthered his model making skills. His career spanned much of the mid 20th century where he worked for Lines Brothers company (Pedigree)He then went on to make models for such movies as Lawrence of Arabia, Mutiny on the Bounty, Muppet Treasure Island and Star Wars. He went on to start his own company entitled Art Models Ltd. where he created models for film/television, architecture, exhibitions/displays, and museums. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.54:1, 2-2006 |
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| Record created | July 11, 2007 |
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