Bertie B. Benjamin
From Graces Guide
of 30-31 Hamsell Street, London, EC1. Telephone: Central 6868. Cables: "Notify, London"
- 1929 Listed Exhibitor - British Industries Fair. Manufacturer of all kinds of Decorated Waste Paper Baskets, Soiled Linen Baskets, Mirrors, Boxes and Candlesticks, etc. Ostrich Feather Fans and Workstands. Manufacturer of Barbola** Goods and Fancy Stationery Articles in Art Vellum. (Stand No. J.87) [1]
- Note: **
- Barbola (work) - ornamentation with small flowers, fruits, etc., made of plastic paste coloured. [Origin: proprietary term from Fr. barbotine, a fine clay]. [2]
- Barbola was used to create the decorative three-dimensional floral edgings for mirrors and bowls. It was purchased as a thick paste ready-mixed in tins. Once the articles dried they were painted and then varnished. [3]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ 1929 British Industries Fair p18
- ↑ Chambers English Dictionary
- ↑ [1] Cream Tea