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Sketch designs for the standard chair for the House of Common contained within a letter to J.G. Crace

Design Drawing
November 1850 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sketch designs for the standard chair for the House of Commons contained within a letter to J.G. Crace, a perspective and a detail of the seat and leg


Object details

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Object type
TitleSketch designs for the standard chair for the House of Common contained within a letter to J.G. Crace
Materials and techniques
Pencil and pen and ink on blue notepaper
Brief description
One of 6 sheets of designs for decoration and furniture at the Houses of Parliament; A. W. N. Pugin, pen, pencil and wash, ca.1845-6.
Physical description
Sketch designs for the standard chair for the House of Commons contained within a letter to J.G. Crace, a perspective and a detail of the seat and leg
Dimensions
  • Height: 250mm
  • Width: 202mm
Marks and inscriptions
Inscribed ' My dear Sir / I send you up the drawing of the / screen I intend the / spandrels [light sketch] should represent the rose / thistle and shamrock / as it is something Royal / by the supporters. I think these animals will / work well as they are drawn. / Mr. Barry wants a Pattern Chair made for the Commons lobbies. His idea is a light but strong / chamfered chair like the above sketch covered with / green leather, and [sketch of portcullis] stamped on the back / Will you get up one of them to Mr. Barry to see / forthwith. Of couse the nails must show / [sketch of standard large dome-headed nail used on all the chair in the building]. Ever yours most sincerely /s. A Welby Pugin / The stamp will not be on the back of the / model chair. That must be done after the order is got. / Pray let me know / something about the / Grafton Reredos / - I quite forgot to ask you.'
Object history
The sketch designs show the chair substantially as it was executed though there are some differenced in the upholstered back.
Subject depicted
Association
Bibliographic references
  • Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 216-217
  • Alexandra Wedgwood, A.W.N. Pugin and the Pugin Family , London; V&A, 1985, p. 249.
  • Taken from Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1912, London, Printed for His Majesty’s Stationery Office 1913, p.108
Collection
Accession number
E.1501-1912

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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