Designs on pages 8 and 9 of The 1901 Book (of designs for prospective clients), by W.J. Neatby (1860-1910). 1901. Size of booklet: 4 1/2" x 6".
These are the central pages that explain what kind of work can be done, and under whose direction, and invites would-be customers to visit the studio. It lists Neatby's training in architecture, his long spell as "principal Artist in the Architectural Department" at Doulton's, and his partnership with Ernest Hollyer Evans (1875-1953). We learn elsewhere that their enterprise started in this very year, 1901, and lasted until 1908; its studios and office were in 15 Percy Street, and its workshops in "Hannaway Street & Denmark Street, W." (see "Neatby, William James; Neatby Evans & Co. (1901-1908)"). The business is described in the booklet itself as being "in the hands of Mr. Eddison," who trained with Colonel Edis. — Jacqueline Banerjee
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Bibliography
Brodie. Antonia, et al. Directory of British Architects 1834-1914. Volume 1: A-K. London: Royal Institute of British Architects/Continuum, 2001.
"Evans, Ernest Hollyer 1875-1953." AHRnet: Biographical Dictionary of British and Irish Architects 1800-1950 From Gothic Revival to the New Brutalism. Web. 6 July 2024. https://architecture.arthistoryresearch.net/architects/evans-ernest-hollyer
"Neatby, William James; Neatby Evans & Co. (1901-1908)." The Furniture History Society. Web. 6 July 2024. https://bifmo.furniturehistorysociety.org/entry/neatby-william-james-neatby-evans-co-1901-1908
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