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A Specimen of painting to imitate wood, sent to Soane by W. Oatley in 1829
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A Specimen of painting to imitate wood, sent to Soane by W. Oatley in 1829
Wood, grained
Museum number: X250
Not on display
Curatorial note
This sample is still in its original package addressed to Jno. Soane Esqr. / Lincoln's Inn Sqr. sealed with red sealing wax, inscribed in Soane's hand 1829 / Specimen of / Paint to Imitate / Wood. The wrappings contain the trade card of Mr. W. Oatley, House and ornamental Painter, 71 Houndsditch, and an undated letter drawing his work to Soane's attention & giving prices. Enclosed is also this sample to show how old painted wainscot can be cleaned & restored to its original appearance. A post-script adds The composition used will take off old thick scaley paint without smell from any wood, iron or stone.
This graining sample does not appear in the inventories of Soane's collection drawn up in 1837 because it was in one of three 'sealed repositories' created by Soane with instructions that they should not be opened until later in the 19th century.
This graining sample does not appear in the inventories of Soane's collection drawn up in 1837 because it was in one of three 'sealed repositories' created by Soane with instructions that they should not be opened until later in the 19th century.
Literature
Sue Palmer 'The Mystery of the Sealed Repositories' in Death and Memory: Sir John Soane and the Architecture of Legacy, Sir John Soane's Museum exhibition catalogue, 2015, p.41
Associated items
X250, Soane sealed repository contents
X255, Soane sealed repository contents
X257, Soane sealed repository contents
X268, Soane sealed repository contents
X271, Soane sealed repository contents
X302, Soane sealed repository contents
X255, Soane sealed repository contents
X257, Soane sealed repository contents
X268, Soane sealed repository contents
X271, Soane sealed repository contents
X302, Soane sealed repository contents
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