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Pattern Book
Pattern Book

Pattern Book

Artist (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1851 - 1927)
Datelate 19th - early 20th century
Object NameBook
Mediumpaper, card, leather binding
ClassificationsApplied Art
Dimensions24 x 4.5 x 30.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2006 by Mr & Mrs Cheyne.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationOn Display - Gallery 09
Object numberABDMS076064
Keywords
About MeThe book shows how William Robb worked. It contains sketches of stone crosses, the inspiration for the Celtic knotwork and interlacing patterns engraved on his silverware. Drawings of flowers, plants, monograms and coats of arms fill the book, along with highly-finished drawings for items of metalwork.

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This book helps us understand William Robb's creative process.  Its filled with designs for his metalwork and drawings of nature, stone crosses and coats of arms that inspired him.
Exhibitions
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Extract from Birth Certificate of William Robb
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1918
Receipt for Lodge Dues
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1925
The Complete Workings of the Royal Arch Degree
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1941
United Grand Lodge of England: Constitution
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1960
Grand Chapter of England Royal Arch Regulations 1961
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1961
The Perfect Ceremonies of Craft Masonry Book
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1965
Image Not Available for "The Red" book
"The Red" book
1904-1914
Craft Freemasonry Handbook
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1920s
Image Not Available for Annual Reporter of the Supreme Council of Scotland
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1904-1914
Image Not Available for Bye-Laws of Saint Andrew Lodge
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1904-1914
Image Not Available for Bye-Laws of St Andrew Royal Arch Chapter
Bye-Laws of St Andrew Royal Arch Chapter
1904-1914
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1904-1914
Image Not Available for Handwritten note
Handwritten note
1904-1914
Image Not Available for Handwritten note
Handwritten note
1904-1914
Image Not Available for note
note
1904-1914
Pale Blue Masonic Apron
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Image Not Available for Enrolment Certificate
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22-Apr-1919
Masonic Dress Apron
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Image Not Available for Free Masons Leather Pouch
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Image Not Available for Black And White Ribbons, Masonic
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Image Not Available for ST Andrew Lodge Freemasons Bye-Laws
ST Andrew Lodge Freemasons Bye-Laws
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1919
Image Not Available for Summons to Attend Lodge Meeting
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Victor Cook
1946