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Moquette sample; 'Lozenge' design, reproduction produced in 1990 of moquette originally used on 1920s-1930s trains, buses, trams and trolleybuses, 1990

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Reference number
1997/2993/128
Description
Moquette is the durable upholstery fabric used on public transport across the world. This sample features a repeating pattern of lozenge shapes in shades of blue and brown. It is a reproduction of the pattern originally used on trains during the 1920s, and on bus, tram and trolleybus seating in the 1930s. This one is thought to have been specially woven in 1990 for a Northern line train that was refurbished in the style of a 1920s train. Designed in 1923, the pattern was the first to be specifically commissioned by the Underground Group and became the standard moquette design. The designer is unknown, but all three main moquette manufacturers produced the lozenge design.
Manufacturer
Dates
1990
Collection
Object type
  • Moquette sample
Location
Topics
Completeness
80%
  • Physical description

    Dimensions
    AttributeValue
    Height
    212mm
    Width
    305mm
    Depth
    5mm
    Colour
    AttributeValue
    Colour
    • Beige
    • Black
    • Blue
    • Brown
    Item content
    AttributeValue
    Text
    VINTAGE LOZENGE / DESIGN / H / 725-WV/W
    Design
    AttributeValue
    Material
    Wool
    Pattern name
    Lozenge
    Pattern repeat
    19mmx32mm
    Pile
    Cut and loop
  • People involved

    RolePerson(s) involved
    Manufacturer
    John Holdsworth & Co, 1990
    Commissioner
    London General Omnibus Company, circa 1923
    Designer
    Unknown, circa 1923
  • Associated companies, people and places

    Company
    AttributeValue
    Company
    LT,
    John Holdsworth & Co Ltd, Halifax.,
    Line
    Hampstead & City (Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead) line ,
    Central line,