Darby, Herbert, Active c1880 - 1929 (Fairground Artist)
Person
Dates
- Existence: Active c1880 - 1929
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Original Artwork, c1900 - 1929
Series
Reference code: 178V10
Scope and Contents
Drawings and designs used for the decoration of fairground rides.
Dates:
c1900 - 1929
Orton and Spooner Collection
Fonds
Reference code: NFA0070
Scope and Contents
This collection contains a large selection of archives from the Orton and Spooner Company. The collection comprises photographs and cabinet card images showing carved work, structural work and classic painted work, 4 boxes of notes, invoices and clippings, 8 drawers of plans and blueprints, 2 folders of ride specifications and order forms, accounts books and a library of source books showing turn of the century art used by the artists in the company.
Dates:
c1870 - 1969
Found in:
National Fairground and Circus Archive
Sketches for Scenic and Switchback Cars, c1900 - 1929
File
Reference code: 178V10.7
Scope and Contents
Pencil sketches for scenic and switchback cars with fantasy dragon scenes (one possibly an allegory of St. George slaying the dragon) and demonic figures and elaborate foliage by H. Darby.
Dates:
c1900 - 1929
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- Subject: Switchback X
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