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E Pilkington & Co Biography Biography
Wallpaper and/or textile manufacturer known to have been active c1900-1940. Edwin Pilkington started in business as a freelance designer around 1914. Maurice Pilkington (relationship unknown), may have joined the business when a limited company was formed c.1928.
Pilkington, Maurice Biography Biography
Textile and/or wallpaper designer, active c1914-1940. Worked for E. Pilkington & Co. Manchester from c.1928-c.1940. According to his widow, he sought inspiration for his designs from contemporary gardening magazines and used a kaleidoscope to experiment with repeat effects in the designs.

Scope and Content
Collection of textile and/or wallpaper designs, produced by Maurice Pilkington for E. Pilkington & Co. The collection includes designs for export markets including South Africa, Rhodesia and India. E. Pilkington & Co. Manchester, c.1914-1940.
Extent
400 items
Archival history
Purchased from S Melia, funded by the Museum and Galleries Commission/V&A Museum Purchase Fund
Level of description
TOP
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum

Associated people and organisations

E Pilkington & Co Biography Biography
Wallpaper and/or textile manufacturer known to have been active c1900-1940. Edwin Pilkington started in business as a freelance designer around 1914. Maurice Pilkington (relationship unknown), may have joined the business when a limited company was formed c.1928.
Pilkington, Maurice Biography Biography
Textile and/or wallpaper designer, active c1914-1940. Worked for E. Pilkington & Co. Manchester from c.1928-c.1940. According to his widow, he sought inspiration for his designs from contemporary gardening magazines and used a kaleidoscope to experiment with repeat effects in the designs.

Subject
Interior decoration
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

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