Technique

Fireplace, Glasgow University Library

It is probable that these designs and drawings are by Beatrice Philip (Mrs E. W. Godwin, Mrs J. McN. Whistler) (1857-1896), who was closely involved in decorations for the new house in Paris. See also r.: The Kitchen Studio Stove; v.: Study of a head, and shading [M.1349], where similar chequered patterns appear.

Conservation History

The drawings are on the first side, facing each other across a fold. On the second and third sides are notes of dates and sums, and on the back, notes, in pencil, which are unrelated to the drawings.