Primitive Patterns Vol.1

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Artist/Maker	Fred Cole Factory, Inc (manufacturer)
Place of origin	USA (made)

This pattern book comprises wallpaper designs inspired by "the artefacts of primitive cultures", according to the introduction. The patterns are predominantly earth-toned geometric abstract patterns with names such as Totem, Coptic, African Queen and Bantu, which suggest that they are derived variously from Native American, Egyptian, and African cultures. Others are clearly inspired by Mayan and Australian Aboriginal motifs.

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Categories	Wall Coverings Pattern Books
Object type	Wallpaper
Title	Primitive Patterns Vol.1 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques	printed paper Printing Ink Printing
Brief description	Fred Cole Inc. Primitive Patterns Vol.1 Pattern book of wallpapers.
Physical description	Paper-bound pattern book with wallpaper samples printed on rough papers.
Dimensions	Height: 29cm Width: 34.5cm Depth: 4.5cm
Copy number	First Edition
Credit line	Given by Toynbee-Clarke Interiors Ltd
Subject depicted	Pattern
Summary	This pattern book comprises wallpaper designs inspired by "the artefacts of primitive cultures", according to the introduction. The patterns are predominantly earth-toned geometric abstract patterns with names such as Totem, Coptic, African Queen and Bantu, which suggest that they are derived variously from Native American, Egyptian, and African cultures. Others are clearly inspired by Mayan and Australian Aboriginal motifs.
Collection	Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number	E.605-2005

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Record created	October 19, 2007
Record URL	https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O140052/primitive-patterns-vol1-wallpaper-fred-cole-factory/

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