Material relating to the exhibition 'Black Eyes and Lemonade'

The material comprises correspondence about the conception and organisation of the exhibition, and correspondence with lenders and contributors; manuscripts of Jones's writings about the exhibition; printed material including proofs of the catalogue and cover design; and press cuttings documenting the reception of the exhibition.

'Black Eyes and Lemonade', a Festival of Britain exhibition of popular arts, was organised by Barbara Jones and Tom Ingram, in association with the Arts Council and the Society for Education, and held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery from 11 August to 6 October 1951.

It has been arranged as follows: BJO/1/1/1 Exhibition organisation BJO/1/1/2 Exhibition arrangement BJO/1/1/3 Correspondence with lenders BJO/1/1/4 Exhibition catalogue BJO/1/1/5 Press and publicity BJO/1/1/6 Writings by Barbara Jones

Researchers wishing to consult the collection should make an appointment. Telephone 44 (0)1273 643217 or email designarchives@brighton.ac.uk

Transferred to the Design Archives by Barbara Jones' executor, Tony Raymond, in 2009. Additional deposit made in 2015.

Record created by Ellen Taylor; Record updated by Jen Grasso 05 Dec 2023

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