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Wallpaper

1934 (made)
Artist/Maker
John Stather & Sons Ltd (manufacturers)
Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd. (manufacturers)
Place of origin
Britain (made)

The 'Weenies by the Sea' nursery decoration consisting of cut-outs showing children engaging in early 20th century activies, and with further interactive activities for children included. One of a set of decorations. Produced by John Stather and Sons Ltd. Colour lithographs, 1934.

Object details

Categories
Children & Childhood
Wall Coverings
Interiors
Object type
Wallpaper
Materials and techniques
Lithographic Ink
Lithography
Brief description
The 'Weenies by the Sea' nursery decoration consisting of cut-outs showing children engaging in early 20th century activies, and with further interactive activities for children included. One of a set of decorations. Produced by John Stather and Sons Ltd. Colour lithographs, 1934.
Object history
'The "Weenies by the Sea." Nursery decoration consisting of cut-outs (12) showing children playing on the sands, shrimping, watching a Punch and Judy show, riding a donkey, etc. Produced by John Stather & Sons Ltd., 1934. With a four page letter press leaflet giving titles etc. of other decorations in the series and directions for colouring, cutting and mounting. In an envelope with the illustration of the decorated borders affixed. Lettered on the envelope with the title etc. and "In washable oil colours." Stamped "Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd. 52/55, Berners Street, London, W1. Inscribed in blue pencil "1 Set." Colour Lithographs. Various Sizes. In envelope 25 x 30.5 cm. E.1175, A, B - 1186 -1979.'

Taken from departmental register.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.1178-1979

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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