Sample of moquette, 'Chevron' designed by Enid Marx in c1945, as used on refurbished 1938-tube stock.

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Reference number	1996/519
Description	Sample of cut pile wool moquette with green fabric bound edges and two eyelets. The pattern is geometric and consists of a light green grid pattern overlaid by diagonal red stripes and checks in the form of a 'chevron', on a dark green background. This moquette was used to re-upholster seats on 1938 Surface Stock.
Manufacturer	Lister & Co
Dates	c1945
Collection	Vehicle parts
Object type	Moquette sample
Location	Covent Garden London by Design
Completeness	76% 76% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Height	230mm
  Width	140mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Dark Green Light Green Red

  Item content

  Attribute	Value
  Text	329.N

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Wool
  Pattern name	Chevron Messrs Lister's No. 329N
  Pile	Cut

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Lister & Co,
  Commissioner	London Passenger Transport Board, circa 1938
  Designer	Enid Marx, c1945

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	London Passenger Transport Board,
  Line	Piccadilly line, Central line,