Moquette sample; 'Belsize' design, by Enid Marx, as used on Metropolitan and District line stock, 1936
Main details
| Reference number | 1996/546 |
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| Description | Sample of cut pile wool moquette with brown fabric bound edges and two eyelets. The pattern is a geometric 'grid' of brown and plum lines design on a fawn background. This design known as 'Grid' or 'Belsize', was produced in a number of colourways and is believed to date from around 1936. It is known to have been in use on Metropolitan and District line stock from around 1940. |
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| Dates | 1936 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 210mmWidth 140mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Brown
- Red
- light brown
Design Attribute Value Material WoolPattern name BelsizeGridPile Cut -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer John Holdsworth & Co,Designer Enid Marx, 1936 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Line Metropolitan line, circa 1936District line, circa 1936
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