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He brought together a group of artists to design furniture, pottery, glass, textiles and entire schemes of interior decoration.  Their radically abstract  style, typified by this textile, was far ahead of its time and was influenced by developments in contemporary painting.\r\n\r\nIn keeping with the painting tradition, Fry believed that designs should not be too mechanical and should show evidence of the artist's hand.  The workshops produced six printed linens which were used by the most daring clients as dress fabrics.  The printers are said to have used a secret process to 'preserve the freedom and spontaneity of the original drawing'. 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Hogarth (given 1930) - gave textiles between 1928 and 1935 (MA/1/H2383).\r\nMinute of 8.3.1930 in RPs regarding Circ. 3 - 11-1932 and T. 238-243-1931 by Director indicated: 'Examples of thse Omega fabrics are now difficult to procure and though they may not now be popular, yet they are interesting as representing a definite stage in the development of modern Decorative Art in this country.  I should like, therefore, to recommend that the gift be very gratefully accepted. The pieces are small and can be accommodated in the  portfolio. The duplicate pieces will be very useful, if required, for Circulation purposes.' Letter of acceptance dated 15/03/1930 and signed by Eric Maclagan. (30/2364)","historicalContext":"","briefDescription":"Furnishing fabric, 'Pamela', printed linen, possibly designed by Vanessa Bell or Duncan Grant for Omega Workshops, designed and retailed in London, 1913","bibliographicReferences":[{"reference":{"text":"","id":""},"details":"","free":"<i>Beyond Bloomsbury. 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