Perspective drawing for Albert Memorial. Prince Albert died in Dec 1861 and designs were invited for a memorial hall and monument. It is not clear whether this perspective represents one of these or a combination of both. The base is an immense podium with battered sides, on it another podium with couchant lions at each corner, above this rises a single-story block with battered walls, each side pierced with a bank of linked windows, the tower culminating in a ribbed dome. The immense size of the battered doorways and the low relief on the walls recalls Egyptian temples. The competition was won by Sir Gilbert Scott.
A tracing paper showing the eight proposals from the Design criteria. 1- Thou shalt have thy sleeping/recreational space away from thy work space 2- Thou shalt have some plant life in thy study bedroom 3- Thou shalt have a wash hand basin near some natural light 4- Thou shalt have storage to lay A1 sheets flat 5- Thy study/writing space must be attached to and lower down than thy drawing space 6- Thy bed must not be opposite an open door 7- Thou shalt have facilities for an electric kettle 8- Thou shalt have shelving above the bed and the drawing/study space
Architectural details on tracing paper related to the design of selected fixtures, furniture, and construction methods, including: plans, sections and elevations. The aim of such drawings is to show how the furniture and fitments are attached to the construction materials.
Seven pattern designs examples are attached to backing paper. This work was used as teaching material in schools in Scotland during Murphy's career as an art teacher.
Four pieces of teaching examples for pattern designs, attached to backing paper. These pattern designs were created for possibly textiles and used as teaching materials in schools in Scotland, as marked the level of students "First year."
Sketches, drawings and notes for the design of a projection system. Notes around the drawing feature a number of calculations and measurements. Sketches also appear on the back of the page.
Arc of painted textile design, mounted within paper. Monogram on the lower right of textile attributes the design and execution to Dorothy Doddrell. Interior annotation further attributes the work to Dorothy Doddrell at The Glasgow School of Art. Sticker on the back attributes work to D. Doddrell.
Originally located inside folder: Item DC 094/1/3/10 - Folder of calligraphic life studies
