Moquette sample; 'Lozenge' design, reproduction produced in 1990 of moquette originally used on 1920s-1930s trains, buses, trams and trolleybuses, 1990
Main details
Reference number | 1997/2993/128 |
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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. |
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Dates | 1990 |
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Completeness | 80% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 212mmWidth 305mmDepth 5mmColour Attribute Value Colour - Beige
- Black
- Blue
- Brown
Item content Attribute Value Text VINTAGE LOZENGE / DESIGN / H / 725-WV/WDesign Attribute Value Material WoolPattern name LozengePattern repeat 19mmx32mmPile Cut and loop -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Manufacturer John Holdsworth & Co, 1990Commissioner London General Omnibus Company, circa 1923Designer Unknown, circa 1923 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company LT,John Holdsworth & Co Ltd, Halifax.,Line Hampstead & City (Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead) line ,Central line,