A Red Rose Guild walnut chest of drawers, c.1936, by Harry Norris of Bolton, with six drawers, with initials 'HN' to the bottom drawer, 99.5cm wide 49cm deep 130.5cm high This chest of drawers was given as a 21st birthday present by Margaret Pilkington who founded the 'Red Rose Guild'. The Guild began life in 1921 as 'The Red Rose Guild of Artworkers', but later changed its name to 'The Red Rose Guild of Designer Craftsmen' to reflect its emphasis on craftwork. The symbol of the Guild, the red rose of Lancashire, reflected the Guild's origins in the north-west and its regional focus persisted despite the participation of craftspeople from across the country. Its main activity was to hold exhibitions, although there was debate about whether a permanent outlet for displaying and selling craftwork would be preferable. Thanks to Margaret Pilkington's connections, the exhibitions were held at the Whitworth Art Gallery from 1937, and in 1940 the Guild moved there. The exhibitions showcased the leading practitioners of craftwork and there was a strong ethos promoting the importance of craftwork in modern society.
A Red Rose Guild walnut chest of drawers, c.1936, by Harry Norris of Bolton, with six drawers, with initials 'HN' to the bottom drawer, 99.5cm wide 49cm deep 130.5cm high This chest of drawers was given as a 21st birthday present by Margaret Pilkington who founded the 'Red Rose Guild'. The Guild began life in 1921 as 'The Red Rose Guild of Artworkers', but later changed its name to 'The Red Rose Guild of Designer Craftsmen' to reflect its emphasis on craftwork. The symbol of the Guild, the red rose of Lancashire, reflected the Guild's origins in the north-west and its regional focus persisted despite the participation of craftspeople from across the country. Its main activity was to hold exhibitions, although there was debate about whether a permanent outlet for displaying and selling craftwork would be preferable. Thanks to Margaret Pilkington's connections, the exhibitions were held at the Whitworth Art Gallery from 1937, and in 1940 the Guild moved there. The exhibitions showcased the leading practitioners of craftwork and there was a strong ethos promoting the importance of craftwork in modern society.
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