Influential textile design studio. Founded by Arthur Silver it was taken over by his son Rex who ran it until 1963. Renowned for its art nouveau designs it supplied major outlets such as Liberty's and Sandersons. Google on "Silver studio textile" for a page of luscious designs.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Silver Studio
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Silver Studio
Greater London Council The Silver Studio, established here in 1880. Arthur ...
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Kindersley Workshop
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Central School of Arts and Crafts
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Stephen Bird
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Harry Burnham Silver
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James Hewers
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Barton House, Stoke Newington
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