Sample of moquette as used on the refurbished 1938-tube stock, 1960s-1989.

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Reference number	1997/2993/92
Description	Sample of cut and loop wool moquette used for the retrimming of the 1938 Tube stock. The pattern consists of green staggered squares on a red background in cut pile with parallel lines of green and red cut pile.
Manufacturer	unknown
Dates	1977
Collection	Vehicle parts
Object type	Moquette sample
Location	Acton Depot
Completeness	75% 75% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	700mm
  Width	120mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red Green

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	LONDON TRANSPORT SPECIFICATION NO 168-14 27" RED/GREEN STANDARD SAMPLE 21/2/77

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Wool
  Pattern name	Untitled design
  Pattern repeat	38mmx64mm
  Pile	Cut and loop

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown, 1977
  Commissioner	London Transport, 1977
  Designer	Unknown,

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	Chiswick Laboratory, LT, 1950's to 1980's