Furniture design drawings of Arthur J. Robinson, 1965-1981 (bulk 1965-1975) [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 4939093
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Robinson, Arthur J., 1921-2008
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [1965-1981]
- 3.60 m. (4 map folios)
- Summary:
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MS Acc10.043 comprises furniture design plans for the National Library of Australia. The designs are attributed to Arthur J. Robinson and the draughtsmanship of Robinson's designs is attributed to K.M. Jakupec. Designs include book shelves, reading carrels, newspaper reading tables, as well as furniture for the council room. The designs include material specifications (such as Victorian Ash) and measurements. Two designs relate to demountable bookshelves for the Woden Library and a display cabinet for the Constitution of Tonga. Three floor plans of the second, third and fourth floor of the National Library of Australia are also included in this collection. These floor plans are undated and unsigned (4 map folios).
- Biography/History:
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Graphic designer. Arthur J. Robinson was born in Australia in 1921. After Army service during the Second World War, Robinson trained as a graphic designer at East Sydney School of Art. He established a multidisciplinary studio in Sydney, and married and had two sons. From 1964-1980 Robinson was engaged as a consultant by the National Library of Australia. He worked with Fred Ward on designs for the public and office areas. He used Australian timbers, fabrics and carpets in his work on colour schemes, interiors and reading rooms.
In the last four years of his working life, Robinson was employed by the Library to work on exhibition design, foyer displays, interiors, the ceiling in the Library’s theatre and the lighting of the foyer. Robinson was a member of the Industrial Design Institute of Australia and served on its Council, serving as president and secretary for several terms. He was awarded an Institute Fellowship in 1971 and received a Life Fellowship of the Design Institute of Australia in 1993 for distinctive service to the profession. Robinson died in Canberra in 2008.
- Notes:
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- Manuscript reference no.: MS Acc10.043.
- Associated materials: Papers of Arthur J. Robinson, 1967-1991 MS Acc10.016.
- Subject:
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- Robinson, Arthur J., 1921-2008 -- Archives
- National Library of Australia -- Equipment and supplies
- Industrial designers -- Australia -- Archives
- Interior architecture -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra
- Library decoration -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra
- Library fittings and supplies -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra
- Library buildings -- Australian Capital Territory -- Canberra -- Designs and plans
- Canberra (A.C.T.) -- Buildings, structures, etc. -- Designs and plans
- Time Coverage:
- 1965-1981
- Occupation:
- Terms of Use:
- Copying of Arthur J. Robinson's copyright material permitted for research purposes.
- Copyright:
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Copyright Undetermined
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- Reason for copyright status:
- A Manuscript Collection may have a range of formats and dates.
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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