Moquette sample; used on the refurbished RT-type buses, 1947- 1980s

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Reference number	2004/9784
Description	Sample of cut and loop pile wool moquette. The pattern consists of horizontal stripes of varying thickness in black, green and brown in cut pile interspersed with red vertical stripes in loop pile. It is known that this design of moquette was used for retrimming of RT-type buses and was used from 1947 until the early 1980s.
Manufacturer	unknown
Collection	Vehicle parts
Object type	Moquette sample
Location	Acton Depot
Topics	Moquette Material RT-type Bus Bus
Completeness	74% 74% ?

• Physical description

  Dimensions

  Attribute	Value
  Length	750mm
  Width	580mm

  Colour

  Attribute	Value
  Colour	Red Black Brown

  Design

  Attribute	Value
  Material	Wool
  Pattern name	RT moquette
  Pattern repeat	15mmx105mm
  Pile	Cut and loop

• People involved

  Role	Person(s) involved
  Manufacturer	Unknown,
  Commissioner	London Transport, circa 1947
  Designer	Unknown,

• Associated companies, people and places

  Company

  Attribute	Value
  Company	London Transport, circa 1947