PP/14/2/2/3 - Changing Character of Furniture
Reference code
PP/14/2/2/3
Level of description
Item
Title
Changing Character of Furniture
Date/s
1952
Quantity & Format
5 leaves Lectures
Subject
Art and industry
Creator
Pritchard, John Craven,
Scope and content
1st uncorrected galley proof of Jack Pritchard's lecture at the Royal Society of Arts, 16/1/52. Heavily annotated by Jack Pritchard. Traces the changing character of furniture from the beginning of the 19th century, calls for more enterprising and stimulating furniture, closer co-operation between user, retailer, scientist and manufacturer and finally education in design for the consumer.