Drawings for the Design of Various Decorative Components for Fairground Rides, c1890 - 1939
Sub-Series
Reference code: 178V10.33
Scope and Contents
Designs for showfronts, decorative columns and other decorative features, including the swag entrance for a scenic for Charles Thurston, a Hippodrome swag entrance, the front of switchback and scenic rides, Simnett’s shop front, Parry’s show front and the design for a fireplace. Pencil on paper.
Dates
- Creation: c1890 - 1939
Creator
- George Orton, Sons & Spooner Ltd (1875 - 1977) (Organisation)
- Thurston, Charles, c1882 - 1928 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Items are available to view by appointment in the NFCA reading room
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material
Extent
45 Item(s) ; Various sizes
Language of Materials
From the Fonds: English
Arrangement
Catalogued according to type
Repository Details
Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository
Contact:
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
0114 222 7231
lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk
The University of Sheffield
Western Bank
Sheffield South Yorkshire S10 2TN United Kingdom
0114 222 7231
lib-special@sheffield.ac.uk