Decorators Collection

The Green Man Pub - Putney Heath - operated by Youngs Brewery (Young & Co.s Pale Ales) - unchanged to this day. Date: 1905

Advert, Guthrie & Wells, Stained Glass Windows, Glasgow
Advert for J & W Guthrie & Andrew Wells, Stained Glass Windows and Mosaics, West George Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Interior Decorator with his brushes, ladder and pipe
Interior Decorator (Terry) with his brushes, ladder, pipe and blowtorch! Date: circa 1950s

1930s interiors: Garden Hall of a hotel (colour litho)
6028223 1930s interiors: Garden Hall of a hotel (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Garden Hall of a hotel)

1930s interiors: Staircase (colour litho)
6028158 1930s interiors: Staircase (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase. Illustration for Colour Designs for Modern interiors)

Trade card, T Burrell (engraving)
732145 Trade card, T Burrell (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, T Burrell, plumber, glazier, house and ornamental painter, No)

1930s interiors: Dining-room (colour litho)
6028206 1930s interiors: Dining-room (colour litho) by Breuhaus de Groot, Frans Arnold (1824-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining-room)

Women at John I Thorneycroft & Co, Hampton Launch Works, Platts Eyot have just put the finishing touches to a Whaleback boat. 25th April 1943

Painters and decorators

Painters and decorators, Victorian period

White Allom and Co Advertisement
An advertisement for White Allom & Co, furnishers, decorators and furniture makers based in London. The photograph showcases a fine dining room interior, with an ornate fireplace surround

H. E. Wheeler Decorations
An illustration showing an array of printed linens and furniture at 55, Victoria Street, Westminster. Date: circa 1915

Waring and Gillow Advertisement
An advertisement illustration for Waring & Gillow Ltd, London based furnishers and decorators. The image shows a grand music room, furnished with comfortable purple cushioned armchair and stool

Stationery, M Garding & Sons, Market Place, Leek - plumbers, glaziers, gasfitters, decorative painters, electric light and bell fitters. Date: 1913

A group of London women start an all-female decorating company. Date: 1926

Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c. 1910 (colour litho)
488441 Saint Roch, Patron saint of plasterers, laundry workers and dogs, c.1910 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Bath Cabinet Makers Company (b / w photo)
3650447 The Bath Cabinet Makers Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bath Cabinet Makers Company)

1930s interiors: Nursery (colour litho)
6028221 1930s interiors: Nursery (colour litho) by Demetz, J. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nursery. Illustration for Colour Designs for Modern interiors)

1930s interiors: Terrace cafe (colour litho)
6028211 1930s interiors: Terrace cafe (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrace cafe)

1930s interiors: Boudoir (colour litho)
6028205 1930s interiors: Boudoir (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boudoir)

1930s interiors: Vestibule (colour litho)
6028161 1930s interiors: Vestibule (colour litho) by Breuhaus de Groot, Frans Arnold (1824-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vestibule)

Decorating an office building, London
A team of decorators painting the outside of an office building in Central London, working from ladders with no protective head gear. Date: circa 1950s

Study for The Painters, 1877 (oil on canvas)
BRM156273 Study for The Painters, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 60x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: les peintres en batiment, esquisse; ); French, out of copyright

1930s interiors: Smoking room in a country house (colour litho)
6028180 1930s interiors: Smoking room in a country house (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking room in a country house)

1930s interiors: Living-room and study (colour litho)
6028178 1930s interiors: Living-room and study (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Living-room and study)

1930s interiors: Hall with terrace (colour litho)
6028172 1930s interiors: Hall with terrace (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall with terrace)

Advertisement for R Horne, house painter and decorator and paper hanging manufacturer, 41 Gracechurch Street
5207242 Advertisement for R Horne, house painter and decorator and paper hanging manufacturer, 41 Gracechurch Street, London (engraving) by English School

Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate)
494197 Decorators in the Ginori Factory, in Doccia near Florence, 1937 (glass plate) by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); Alinari

Stationery, Walter Llewellyn & Co, Eastbourne, Sussex
Stationery, Walter Llewellyn & Co, Carpenters, Joiners, Plumbers, Painters, Glaziers, Paper Hangers and House Decorators, Ceylon Place, Eastbourne, Sussex. 1900

1930s interiors: Dining-room in a country house (colour litho)
6028204 1930s interiors: Dining-room in a country house (colour litho) by Stier, M. (fl.1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dining-room in a country house)

1930s interiors: Dressing- and living-room for lady (colour litho)
6028215 1930s interiors: Dressing- and living-room for lady (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressing- and living-room for lady)

1930s interiors: Daughters room (colour litho)
6028210 1930s interiors: Daughters room (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Daughters room)

1930s interiors: Hall (colour litho)
6028177 1930s interiors: Hall (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall)

St Luke, patron saint of artists and doctors (chromolitho)
1094003 St Luke, patron saint of artists and doctors (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Luke, patron saint of artists and doctors)

Advertisement, 1907 (litho)
5991064 Advertisement, 1907 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement in Souvenir of The Oxford Historical Pageant, Commemoration, 1907 (Cheney)

Hampton, decorators and furnishers, Pall Mall East (colour litho)
559408 Hampton, decorators and furnishers, Pall Mall East (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hampton, decorators and furnishers, Pall Mall East)

1930s interiors: Corner with couch (colour litho)
6028200 1930s interiors: Corner with couch (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corner with couch)

1930s interiors: Reception room (colour litho)
6028182 1930s interiors: Reception room (colour litho) by Breuhaus de Groot, Frans Arnold (1824-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reception room)

1930s interiors: Hall (colour litho)
6028165 1930s interiors: Hall (colour litho) by Laszlo, Philip Alexius de (1869-1937) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall)

The Coronation of the Czar of Russia (engraving)
1044181 The Coronation of the Czar of Russia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of the Czar of Russia)

The Modern Artisan, 1894 (color lithograph)
1067251 The Modern Artisan, 1894 (color lithograph) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 87.3x61.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; (add.info.: L Artisan Moderne.); gift of Leon A

New menIs club in Sloane St. S. W. I. While the decorators are still trying to complete
New menIs club in Sloane St. S.W.I. While the decorators are still trying to complete their work in the new boutique models Nikki Ross (in water)

Women Decorators. They fetch and carry their own ladders etc. March 1940 P003940

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Ireland, County Dublin, Dublin City, Raised hydraulic cherry picker platform used by decorators beside a building in Temple Bar

Advertisement (blotter) for Francis A. Tinker and Sons, General Decorators and Contractors, Spital Hill
Established 1890.Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library: MP Folder 62

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"Captivating Craftsmanship: Exploring the World of Decorators" Step into a bygone era with this captivating trade card featuring T. Burrell's exquisite engraving. The intricate details transport us to a time when they were revered for their artistry and skill. Guthrie & Wells' advert beckons us to admire their stunning stained glass windows in Glasgow. These masterpieces, meticulously crafted, added an ethereal touch to any space they adorned. The Green Man Pub on Putney Heath invites patrons to revel in its charming ambiance, brought to life by the skilled hands who transformed it into a haven of warmth and conviviality. Transport yourself back to the glamorous 1930s as you gaze upon the vibrant color lithographs showcasing interiors that exude opulence and grandeur. From the garden hall of a hotel to a majestic staircase and elegant dining room, these spaces are testaments to the creativity during this era. Throughout history, painters and they have left their mark on society's aesthetic landscape. In Victorian times, they were sought after for their ability to create breathtakingly beautiful spaces that reflected elegance and sophistication. Advertisements from White Allom & Co. , H. E. Wheeler Decorations, and Waring & Gillow remind us of the importance placed on finding reputable decorators who could transform ordinary rooms into extraordinary works of art. Even stationery shops like M Garding & Sons in Market Place, Leek recognized the significance of catering to decorators' needs with specialized supplies tailored for their craft. They have always been at the forefront of creating visually stunning environments that evoke emotions and leave lasting impressions. Their dedication to enhancing our surroundings is truly commendable.