The white moulded plasterwork of the ceilings designed by British sculptor Sir George Frampton incorporates Arts and Crafts elements. The decoration is of a floral design with references to cotton plants, Rylands being a textile magnate. George Frampton was commissioned on Champneys’ recommendation.
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The white moulded plasterwork of the ceilings designed by British sculptor Sir George Frampton incorporates Arts and Crafts elements. The decoration is of a floral design with references to cotton plants, Rylands being a textile magnate. George Frampton was commissioned on Champneys’ recommendation.
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Subject:
Sculpture
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Sculpture
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Subject:
Architecture
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Architecture
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Subject:
Library buildings
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Library buildings
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Subject:
Interior decoration
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Interior decoration
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Creation Site:
England: Manchester
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England: Manchester
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Time Period Covered:
21st Century CE
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21st Century CE
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Places Covered:
England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
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England: Greater Manchester: Manchester
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Current Site:
The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.
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The John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester, U.K.