Vibtrant Colour Collection

Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c. 1840 (painted wood)
3084490 Camel and rhino in front of Noahs ark, c.1840 (painted wood) by German School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper)
3084419 Toy building bricks, 1860-1900 (wooden blocks covered with transfer printed paper) by English School, (19th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084482 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Dish, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084456 Dish, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 26.7x8.4 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Glazed stoneware oval dish with a scalloped rim)

Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic)
2972982 Maiolica plate, 1575-1625 (ceramic) by Italian School; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Tin-glazed earthenware (maiolica) plate

Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper)
3084479 Pages from a sample book, 1890-95 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School, (19th century); 48.8x75 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English

Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94
3084474 Pages from a book of textile samples, annotated by hand with the date range 1887-94 (pen & ink and textile on paper) by English School

AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party
2972943 AT HOME in the NURSERY, or The Masters and misses two shoes Christmas Party, 1835 (coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c. 1900 (colour litho)
3084445 Page from Useful Artistic Furniture, c.1900 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); 23.8x35 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright

Fire screen panel, c. 1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing)
3084402 Fire screen panel, c.1850 (Berlin woolwork canvas panel with beadwork and silk backing) by English School, (19th century); 45x45 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Fruit stand, c. 1815 (glazed stoneware)
3084455 Fruit stand, c.1815 (glazed stoneware) by English School, (19th century); 25.2x13.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Vase, c. 1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel)
3084441 Vase, c.1890-1930 (glazed earthenware & electroplated nickel) by German School; height: 23 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

Toy (turned and painted wood with painted string)
3084476 Toy (turned and painted wood with painted string) by English School, (19th century); length: 15.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London

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"Journey through Time: Exploring Vibrant Colors in Art and Design" Step into the past as we delve into a world of vibrant colors that have stood the test of time. From a mesmerizing scene of a camel and rhino in front of Noah's ark, painted on wood in the 1840s, to toy building bricks covered with transfer printed paper from the late 19th century, these artifacts showcase the power of color. Imagine flipping through pages from a sample book dating back to 1890-95, where intricate pen and ink drawings are brought to life with textile patterns. The vivid hues leap off the page, capturing your attention and transporting you to another era. A dish crafted around 1815 displays stunning glazed stoneware adorned with rich pigments. Its vibrant colors evoke feelings of warmth and elegance, reminding us of an era when craftsmanship was celebrated. Travel even further back in time as you gaze upon a Maiolica plate created between 1575-1625. This ceramic masterpiece boasts bold shades that have remained remarkably intact over centuries. It serves as a testament to both artistic skill and enduring vibrancy. The artistry continues within hand-annotated pages from a book of textile samples dated between 1887-94. These delicate fabrics come alive with bursts of color meticulously added by skilled hands—a true celebration of creativity across generations. Join us at "AT HOME in the NURSERY, " where Masters and Misses gather for their Christmas Party depicted on colorful pages filled with joyous scenes. Each illustration is carefully brought to life using lithography techniques from around 1900—proof that vibrant colors can capture moments forever etched in our memories. Marvel at an exquisite fire screen panel from approximately 1850; its Berlin woolwork canvas embellished with beadwork creates an explosion of hues against silk backing—an opulent display fit for any Victorian home.