Sample of moquette, 'Chesham' ('Ladder') designed by Marion Dorn in c1936, as used on the 1938 O-stock, c1938.

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Reference number	1996/594
Description	Sample of cut pile wool moquette with green fabric bound edge and two eyelets. Dark green and red geometric 'ladder' pattern with light green stripe. The design name is Chesham or Ladder.
Manufacturer	John Holdsworth & Co
Dates	circa 1940
Collection	Vehicle parts
Object type	Moquette sample
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	75% 75% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	279mm
  Width	230mm
  Depth	3mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Dark Green Light Green Red

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	12329

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Wool
  Pattern name	Chesham Ladder
  Pile	Cut

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	John Holdsworth & Co, circa 1940
  Commissioner	London Passenger Transport Board, circa 1936
  Designer	Marion Dorn, circa 1936

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	London Passenger Transport Board, c1936 John Holdsworths and Co., c1940
  Line	Hammersmith & City line stock, 1938