Alperton' design moquette sample

Paul Nashcirca 1936

Details

Title: Alperton' design moquette sample
Creator: Paul Nash
Date Created: circa 1936
Physical Dimensions: 214mm, 143mm
Subject Keywords: Moquette
Type: Moquette sample
External Link: Record in London Transport Museum Collections Online
Reference number: 1983/240
Physical Description: Sample of cut and loop pile moquette with brown fabric bound edge and two eyelets. The pattern is a geometric design wtih stylised line motifs in green and brown over a brown and green grid pattern on a beige ground. This pattern is known to have been among the first commissioned by Christian Barman for the 1938-tube stock, although it is not known if moquette of this pattern was used to upholster any vehicles in service. This sample was displayed in un-restricted natural light for several years and may be faded.
Item location: Covent Garden Museum

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