A collection of working drawings covering the whole range of activity of two of the most influential Arts and Crafts designers and craftsmen. These drawings are essential reference material for those interested in this fascinating aspect of design history.

Ernest Gimson and Sidney Barnsley belonged to a generation of young architects drawn to the circle of Morris and Webb in the 1880s and 1890s. Imbued with the principles of the Arts and Crafts Movement they moved to the Cotswolds in 1893. Here, although they continued to practice architecture, they produced the magnificent furniture for which they have become famous.

Gimson also designed metalwork, plasterwork and embroideries; working drawings for these and other projects by associated craftsmen are included in the collection. The microfilm is accompanied by a 152 page booklet which provides a comprehensive catalogue of the drawings.

3 reels 35mm positive black and white microfilm, 1 of colour, with printed guide
Reference: GBR

Contents

Reel Reference Description
1 1941.222: 1-612 Furniture and woodwork. Domestic, church and office furniture and panelling
2 1941.222: 613-704 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1962.100 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1971.60: 1-6 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1971.61: 1-14 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1972.187: 1-100 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1972.190: 1-5 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1976.272: 1 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1980.1130 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1982.197 Furniture and woodwork continued
  1941.223: 1-420 Metalwork
  1984.52-53 Domestic and religious
  1984.70 Architectural and furniture fittings
3 1941.224: 1-442 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.54: 1-47 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.55: 1-15 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.56: 1-25 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.57: 1-8 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.58: 1-3 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1971.59: 1-3 Architecture and plasterwork. Exterior and interior views, elevations and plans. Plasterwork ceilings and panels. Memorials
  1941.225: 1-138 Miscellaneous
  1947.76-78 Sketches of buildings, plants, metal work and furniture. Embroidery designs
4 (colour)   A selection of drawings from all the above sections