000-000-099-906-C
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Oak rug chest designed by Sir Robert Lorimer
This oak rug chest was designed by Sir Robert Lorimer, an architect and designer, for display at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of 1899. The chest was for sale at £18.
The oak chest has a panel of inlaid woods showing a hunting scene, which was made by Whytock and Reid.
Sir Robert Lorimer, 1864-1929, was one of the foremost designers and architects of his day. He made this piece to show at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition of 1899. This was a show to encourage good quality workmanship and design.
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| Online ID: |
000-000-099-906-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0088: Innovators and Innovations (multimedia essay)
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.SVL 16 |
| Date: |
1899
c. 1890
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| Material: |
Wood, oak
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| Dimensions: |
720 mm H x 1720 mm L x 610 mm W
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| What: |
Chest, rug
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| Subject: |
Furniture - rooms - Lorimer (NMAS Classification)
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| Who: |
Robert Lorimer (designer)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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| Description: |
Oak barrel-top rug chest with an inlaid panel depicting a fox hunting scene, made by Wheeler of Arncroach, with the panel by Whytock & Reid, Edinburgh
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| References: |
- Hussey, Christopher. The work of Sir Robert Lorimer. London: [s.n.], 1931
Find in NLS: Title, Author, Title+Author or British Library: Title, Author, Title+Author - Savage, Peter D. Lorimer and the Edinburgh craft designers. Edinburgh: Harris, 1980
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