by Gthomas | Jan 12, 2024 | Creators
Sue Lewis Born in 1936, Sue Lewis studied at Hornsey College of Art, London. She gained a National Diploma of Design in textile design and lithography. Worked as a freelance designer of dress and furnishing textiles. Return to The...
by Gthomas | Jan 12, 2024 | Creators
Lily Lee Velvet weaver c.1930s – 1950s. Wove the velvet for the coronation of King George VI and came out of retirement to weave the velvet for Queen Elizabeth II. Made honorary freemen of the Worshipful Company of Weavers for the weaving of the coronation velvet in...
by Gthomas | Jan 12, 2024 | Creators
Lynton Lamb Painter and lithographer. Born in India in 1907. Studied at the Central School of Art, London from 1928-1930 and taught book production there from 1935 – 1939. President of the Society of Industrial Artists and Designers from 1951 – 1952. Died in 1977....
by Gthomas | Jan 12, 2024 | Creators
G. Randall Kennerley A textile and wallpaper designer, active c.1900. Return to The...
by Gthomas | Jan 5, 2024 | Creators
Owen Jones Born in 1809, Owen Jones, was an influential architect and designer. He toured the Middle East in 1833, and subsequently published ‘The Grammar of Ornament’ in 1856 which took inspiration from his travels. He designed wallpapers and textiles, including...
