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Image Reference Number:
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GM08_08
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Title:
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Gomme armchair designed by R.D. Russell
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Photographer:
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unknown
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Date:
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ca 1951
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Decade:
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1950-1959
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Manufacturer:
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E Gomme Ltd.
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Designer/Creator:
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Russell, R D
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Description:
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Photograph of wing-armchair designed by R.D. Russell for E. Gomme Ltd. A prototype chair along with a sideboard and folding table was displayed at the 1951 Festival of Britain but production seems to have been limited. Model no. 101.
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Notes:
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See also GM08_06 & 07. References: "R.D. Russell & Marian Peplar" exhibition catalogue, 1983, Rosamund Allwood. Also the Cabinet Maker 16.02.1952, pg 793. Gomme Upholstery leaflet describes "Rubberised Hair and Kapok Seat Cushion on Tension Spring Foundation. Softly Sprung Back. 35" high, seat 20" deep, overall width 28"."
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Concepts:
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furniture
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Technical Terms & Materials:
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armchairs
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Copyright:
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contact HWeFA for details about re-use of this image
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Collection Title:
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HWeFA
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Object Type:
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photographic print
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Object Dimensions (cm.):
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16 x 21
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Colour Type:
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black and white
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Cataloguer:
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Oliver Heal
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Date Catalogued:
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Mon Jul 09 00:00:00 BST 2007
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Auto ID Number:
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300
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Categories:
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Furniture Models/
E. Gomme Limited / G-Plan/
1950-1959
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