Designs for Matthew Boulton's Coffin Plate by John Phillp
These sketch designs for Matthew Boulton's coffin plate are from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but ...
Designs for St Albans Female Friendly Society Token by John Phillp
The St Albans Female Friendly Society Medal was ordered from Matthew Boulton by Lady Dowager Spencer in 1803. She specified that each Lady's membership number should appear in the centre (this appears ...
Detail of the Butler's Occupations, Soho House, 1811
This list of the Butler's occupations was drawn up in 1811 and subsequently altered in pencil when some duties were reassigned to the footman.
Before Breakfast he was expected to clean and replenish ...
Detail of the Butler's Occupations, Soho House, 1811
This is the front page of a list of the Butler's occupations was drawn up in 1811 and subsequently altered in pencil when some duties were reassigned to the footman. The list itself is also available ...
Detail of the occupations of the Footman, Soho House, 1811
This list of duties was drawn up at the start of 1811 when Charles Howard was the footman at Soho House. It was later revised in pencil when Howard was replaced. The list of Butler's duties is also ...
Detail of the occupations of the Footman, Soho House, 1811
This is the cover of the list of duties was drawn up at the start of 1811 when Charles Howard was the footman at Soho House. It was later revised in pencil when Howard was replaced. The list itself and ...
Dog's head by John Phillp
This drawing of a spaniel's head by John Phillp may show Dash, the favourite dog of industrialist and entrepreneur Matthew Boulton (1728-1809).
The image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours ...
Drawing of Handle by John Phillp
This pen and ink drawing of a handle is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It is not clear if the drawing is a design proposal or a drawing ...
Eagle within oak wreath by John Phillp
This pen and ink design is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. ...
Edgbaston Reservoir
Edgbaston Reservoir was formerly known as Rotton Park Reservoir. Rotton Park is thought to have been the hunting park of the medieval Lords of Birmingham. The park once stretched from Ladywood to Bearwood ...
Elevation of a curtain by John Phillp
This drawing of a curtain is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). It is possible that it shows one of the curtains at Soho or Thornhill House. ...
Elevation of a curtain by John Phillp
It is not clear if this watercolour is a curtain design or a study of an existing curtain. Its proportions and other material with it suggest it is likely to be for a stage rather than for a window.
It ...
Elevation of a table leg with female head and claw foot by John Phillp
This elevation of a table leg with female head and claw foot is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son ...
Elevation of an urn by John Phillp
This pencil sketch is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but the evidence is inconclusive. He was ...
Elevation of door with painted glazed panel over by John Phillp
This scale drawing of a door and painted glazed panel may be a drawing of an existing door but is more likely to be a design proposal.
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours ...
Elevation of glazed door and fanlight by John Phillp
This elevation by John Phillp may be a scale drawing of and existing door and fanlight but is more likely to be a a design proposal.
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours ...
Elevation of glazed door and fanlight by John Phillp
This elevation by John Phillp may be a scale drawing of an existing door and fanlight but is more likely to be a design proposal.
This image is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and ...
Elevation of sword hilt by John Phillp
This drawing of a sword hilt with lions head terminal is from the Phillp album, a collection of watercolours and sketches by John Phillp (c.1778-1815). Phillp may have been Matthew Boulton's son but ...