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Image Reference Number: | GF08_25 |
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Title: | G-Plan Librenza and bookcase |
Photographer: | unknown |
Date: | 1961 |
Decade: | 1960-1969 |
Manufacturer: | E Gomme Ltd. |
Range Name: |
Librenza |
Description: |
Page from G-Plan 1961 New Models folder showing Librenza units (880 & 881) with new handles to match other models that year and without the contrasting black lacquer. Also shown is a modular bookcase on stand (M664) which was available as shown or with 3 glass doors or all open. |
Notes: |
Price for 880 model - £46 15s 0d. for 881 model £43 10s 0d. The name ' Librenza' was devised by Doris Gundry (J Walter Thompson - advertising agency) being a combination of library and cadenza. Doris Gundry was also the inspiration behind the G-plan name and early G-Plan slogans. ref: HWFA Research Material, Sept 2007, Leslie Dandy notes ' A Designer's View. Unpublished comments. |
Concepts: |
furniture, living rooms, domestic |
Technical Terms & Materials: |
bookcases, storage units, room dividers |
Copyright: | contact HWeFA for details about re-use of this image |
Collection Title: | HWeFA |
Object Type: | photographic print |
Object Dimensions (cm.): | 21 x 33 |
Colour Type: | black and white |
Context: | Page 25 of 1961 G-Plan New Models folder |
Cataloguer: | Oliver Heal |
Date Catalogued: | Thu Sep 27 00:00:00 BST 2007 |
Auto ID Number: | 600 |
Categories: | Furniture Models/ E. Gomme Limited / G-Plan/ 1960-1969 |