Not on display

Many Hands Make Light Work

Glass Towel
1964 (designed), 1964 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Glass towel, printed linen. Red and white ground with many small figures in black with pink details. Each has a paint brush. There are the words: Many hands make light work.
The figures are based on people from Rosenthal's Designers' Panel.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMany Hands Make Light Work (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Printed linen
Brief description
Printed linen, designed by Lucienne Day, 1964, British
Physical description
Glass towel, printed linen. Red and white ground with many small figures in black with pink details. Each has a paint brush. There are the words: Many hands make light work.
The figures are based on people from Rosenthal's Designers' Panel.
Dimensions
  • Width: 21.5in
  • Length: 31in
Credit line
Given by Lucienne and Robin Day.
Production
Produced as a special commission for Rosenthal
Collection
Accession number
T.426-2001

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Record createdMay 7, 2003
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