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There are also detailed drawings showing the joinery and hinges. Webb included a section of the interior of the chest to show the construction of the drawers. Verso is inscribed: 'plan of cabinet of drawer in which this is preserved 30.11.33.' This note, although not by Webb himself, indicates that the plan chest was created for his own use.\r\nPhilip Speakman Webb (Oxford, 1831-Sussex, 1915) was a prominent British architect who designed numerous buildings throughout Great Britain. Known for his contributions to British vernacular architecture, Webb was also a skilled draughtsman, and designer of tableware, tiles, stained glass, and furniture. He also designed gravestones and memorials for his friends and clients. Webb lent his hand to many collaborative projects and worked closely with his colleagues, namely William Morris, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and Edward Burne Jones. His precise drawings of animals, particularly birds, frequently adorn tiles, stained glass, textiles, and wallpaper produced by Morris and Co. Webb is best known for designing Morris’ Red House in Bexleyheath, as well as Clouds House, Naworth Castle, and several London town houses. Among his other accomplishments, Webb is attributed with laying the groundwork for the Arts and Crafts and Modern movements, establishing longstanding principles in historic preservation, and creating some of the most influential designs still studied and celebrated today.\r\n","physicalDescription":"A design drawing in pen and wash on paper for a plan chest by Philip Webb. The design is signed and dated 1879. The drawing shows plans, sections and elevations of the chest, including multiple views of each side to show the joinery and the final product. There are also detailed drawings showing the joinery and hinges. Webb included a section of the interior of the chest to show the construction of the drawers. 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