Particulars of the workshop of scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son, 1879
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1879 (printed)
1879 (printed)
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Particulars of the workshop at 23 Macklin Street, Drury Lane, London, belonging to scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son, to be sold at auction, 17 July 1879.
23 Macklin Street, off Drury Lane, was built in 1850-51 as a workshop for the scenic artists Thomas Grieve (1799-1882), William Telbin (1813-1873) and John Absolon (1815-1895). Grieve and Telbin were joint owners of the property until Telbin's death. Grieve was joined in the family business by his son Thomas Walford Grieve (1841-1899).
The Macklin Street workshop is described in the Particulars as comprising 'a range of lofty substantial brick-built premises, of modern construction' with a frontage on Macklin Street of 44 feet and a depth of 73 feet, covering 'An Area of 3,700 feet super, (more or less)'. It contains two 'spacious' painting rooms which are 'Lighted through Skylights, by which the light is regulated for the artists' work, Double Wall and Traps for large canvas, and fitted with Frames, Windlasses and other gear.' There are also two 'counting houses' and kitchens. The ground floor and basement are occupied by a warehouse and stables, 'at present let to an old Tenant at a very moderate Rental.'
23 Macklin Street, off Drury Lane, was built in 1850-51 as a workshop for the scenic artists Thomas Grieve (1799-1882), William Telbin (1813-1873) and John Absolon (1815-1895). Grieve and Telbin were joint owners of the property until Telbin's death. Grieve was joined in the family business by his son Thomas Walford Grieve (1841-1899).
The Macklin Street workshop is described in the Particulars as comprising 'a range of lofty substantial brick-built premises, of modern construction' with a frontage on Macklin Street of 44 feet and a depth of 73 feet, covering 'An Area of 3,700 feet super, (more or less)'. It contains two 'spacious' painting rooms which are 'Lighted through Skylights, by which the light is regulated for the artists' work, Double Wall and Traps for large canvas, and fitted with Frames, Windlasses and other gear.' There are also two 'counting houses' and kitchens. The ground floor and basement are occupied by a warehouse and stables, 'at present let to an old Tenant at a very moderate Rental.'
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| Title | Particulars of the workshop of scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son, 1879 (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed paper |
| Brief description | Particulars of the workshop at 23 Macklin Street, Drury Lane, London, belonging to scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son, to be sold at auction, 17 July 1879 |
| Physical description | Particulars of the workshop at 23 Macklin Street, Drury Lane, London, belonging to scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son3, to be sold at auction by Messrs Farebrother, Lye & Palmer, 17 July 1879. Printed paper, folded. |
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| Credit line | Given by John Walford Grieve |
| Object history | This document was given to the museum by John Walford Grieve (1886-1981), the son of Thomas Walford Grieve and grandson of Thomas Grieve. |
| Summary | Particulars of the workshop at 23 Macklin Street, Drury Lane, London, belonging to scenic artists, Thomas Grieve and Son, to be sold at auction, 17 July 1879. 23 Macklin Street, off Drury Lane, was built in 1850-51 as a workshop for the scenic artists Thomas Grieve (1799-1882), William Telbin (1813-1873) and John Absolon (1815-1895). Grieve and Telbin were joint owners of the property until Telbin's death. Grieve was joined in the family business by his son Thomas Walford Grieve (1841-1899). The Macklin Street workshop is described in the Particulars as comprising 'a range of lofty substantial brick-built premises, of modern construction' with a frontage on Macklin Street of 44 feet and a depth of 73 feet, covering 'An Area of 3,700 feet super, (more or less)'. It contains two 'spacious' painting rooms which are 'Lighted through Skylights, by which the light is regulated for the artists' work, Double Wall and Traps for large canvas, and fitted with Frames, Windlasses and other gear.' There are also two 'counting houses' and kitchens. The ground floor and basement are occupied by a warehouse and stables, 'at present let to an old Tenant at a very moderate Rental.' |
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| Accession number | S.1251-2015 |
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