Tile
ca.1939 (made)
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This is one of a series of moulded relief tiles designed by Harold Stabler for use on London Underground stations. This design, incorporating five martletts, is the arms of the City of Westminster.
The tiles were commissioned from Carter & Co. by Frank Pick who was vice-chairman of London Passenger Transport Board and president of the Design and Industries Association. They were used mainly on the City Line improvements carried out in the 1930s and may still be seen there.
The tiles were commissioned from Carter & Co. by Frank Pick who was vice-chairman of London Passenger Transport Board and president of the Design and Industries Association. They were used mainly on the City Line improvements carried out in the 1930s and may still be seen there.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | earthenware, moulded and spray-glazed |
| Brief description | Tile, depicting 5 martletts, designed by Harold Stabler for London Transport, Carter & Co., about 1939 |
| Physical description | Tile; heraldic design consisting of 5 martlets in a 2,1,2 formation, in relief on a beige ground. The arms of the City of Westminster. |
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| Production type | Limited edition |
| Marks and inscriptions | "S" (moulded in relief to front of tile. Mark of Harold Stabler.) |
| Credit line | Given by London Transport |
| Object history | Commissioned by Frank Pick, vice-chairman of London Passenger Tramsport Board. Given by London Transport |
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| Summary | This is one of a series of moulded relief tiles designed by Harold Stabler for use on London Underground stations. This design, incorporating five martletts, is the arms of the City of Westminster. The tiles were commissioned from Carter & Co. by Frank Pick who was vice-chairman of London Passenger Transport Board and president of the Design and Industries Association. They were used mainly on the City Line improvements carried out in the 1930s and may still be seen there. |
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| Accession number | C.31-1979 |
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| Record created | May 18, 2009 |
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