Posts by Julie Halls Records and researchSaxhorns and serpentcleides: a history of musical instrumentsThursday 30 June 2016Our records show how well-known musical instrument makers and skilled amateurs designed and improved...Records and researchCrossing continents: textile designs for the West African marketWednesday 2 March 2016A closer look at some fresh and vibrant textile designs intended for export to...Records and researchInventions that didn’t change the worldMonday 13 October 2014The nineteenth century saw amazing advances in science and technology. Many inventions – such...Behind the scenesKeeper’s Gallery: registered designsTuesday 16 September 2014Our Keeper’s Gallery currently features a display of the registered design series held here...Records and researchCoffin handles and cricket belts: registered designs down underTuesday 26 August 2014It’s always interesting and often surprising to find out how our records are being...Records and researchDynamic design: Bloomsbury, Chanel and Art DecoTuesday 30 July 2013It’s 100 years since the Omega Workshops were founded by the painter, designer and...Records and researchArts and Crafts at the ArchivesThursday 6 June 2013The Arts and Crafts design style remains popular over 150 years after its beginnings...Records and researchToy stories: Peter Rabbit and friendsTuesday 16 October 2012Peter Rabbit has been in the headlines in the past few weeks with the...