Shirley Craven and Hull Traders
Revolutionary Post-War Fabrics and Furniture

'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980' by Lesley Jackson

Book cover of Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture by Lesley Jackson

Page from 'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980 

Page from 'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980
Page from 'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980

'Shirley Craven and Hull Traders - Revolutionary Fabrics and Furniture 1957-1980' by Lesley Jackson is a major new book, published to accompany the exhibition by ACC Editions in association with the Ferens Art Gallery, Hull City Council. The book -

  • is lavishly illustrated and beautifully designed
  • records the hitherto untold story of Shirley Craven and her remarkable creative partnership with Hull Traders
  • tells the intriguing story of Bernard Holdaway’s 'tomotom' cardboard furniture
  • documents the entire output of Hull Traders, both textiles and furniture
  • features stunning new colour photographs of Hull Traders’ textiles
  • includes rare archive photographs of 'tomotom' furniture
  • traces the career of Shirley Craven in detail
  • highlights the input of artist-designers at Hull Traders
  • details technical information about hand screenprinting
  • includes biographical information about 40 artists and designers
  • is based on new research by leading post-war design historian Lesley Jackson

Paperback: 224 pages, 229 illustrations
ISBN: 978-1-85149-608-2
Publisher: Antique Collectors’ Club
Special exhibition price: £20 (20 per cent reduction on the full price of £25)

How to order

To order a copy please email 20th.century.textiles@3-c.coop



All images © Private Collections / Ferens Art Gallery, Hull City Council