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Moquette sample; as used on refurbished Victoria line 1967-tube stock, by Pat Barrow, circa 1993

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Main details for this item.
Reference number
1995/518
Description
This moquette design was used during the 1993 refurbishment of 1967 stock on the Victoria line. The sample has broad vertical red and blue stripes with a stepped repeating dark blue, white and red geometric 'arrow' motif. It was created by design consultants Jones Garrard and Tilney, Lumsden and Shane and produced in different colours, though they were never used. The refurbishment also included new grab-poles and armrests that were blue, symbolising the Victoria line. The design was influenced by the bright and bold moquette patterns used on London Transport during the 1930s and 1940s.
Manufacturer
Dates
circa 1993
Collection
Object type
  • Moquette sample
Location
Completeness
78%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    230mm
    Width
    150mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Blue
    • Blue
    • Red
    • White
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    BRITISH /FURTEX / FABRICS / OUR FABRICS STAND UP TO / A LOT MORE SITTING DOWN / BRITISH FURTEX FABRICS LTD. / LUDDENDENFOOT, HALIFAX / WEST YORKSHIRE, HX2 6AQ / TELEPHONE: (01422) 882161
    FAX No: 882516
    VICTORIA
    M1514 DESIGN 403
    COLOUR A
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Wool
    Pattern name
    Untitled design
    Pattern repeat
    65mmx70mm
    Pile
    Cut and loop
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    British Furtex Fabrics Ltd, circa 1993
    Commissioner
    London Transport, circa 1993
    Designer
    Pat Barrow, circa 1993
    Jones-Garrard, circa 1993
    Tilney, Lumsden and Shane, circa 1993
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Company
    AttributeValue
    Company
    London Transport, c1993
    British Furtex Fabrics, c1993
    Line
    Victoria, 1993-