Royal Worcester Porcelain design department archive

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Worcester Porcelain Factory (active 1751 onwards)

Worcester Porcelain Museum

1778-1999

This archive was presented to Worcester to mark the 40th anniversary of NADFAS. The archive consists of 1) Set of 27 Royal Worcester Factory Pattern Books. Each book recorded around 500 patterns drawn by hand which chart changes in fashion; 2) Series of 5 volumes of Special Order books for bespoke tableware and giftware; 3) Box of loose watercolour designs for animals and birds from the 1930s to 1960s which include the model record and original sketch by the modeller; 4) Approximately 1000 sheets recording a range of designs for tableware between circa 1900 and the 1930s; 5) Two prints of Warmstry Factory which used to hang in the Royal Worcester Managing Director's office, one is attributed to Paul Sandby.

• Medium: books, watercolours & pictures
• Dimensions: various
• Art Fund Grant: £55675 ( Total: £55,675)
• ArtFunded in: 2007
• Vendor: Royal Worcester

Provenance

Royal Worcester Porcelain Company.

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