On schools of design in Ireland
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Mac Adam, James. 'On schools of design in Ireland'. - Dublin: Transactions of the Dublin Statistical Society,Vol. I Session 2, 1848/1849, pp1-11Download Item:
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Abstract:
The government having decided on establishing Schools of
Ornamental Design in Ireland, and parliament having accordingly
voted the sum of #1500 for the organization of such schools in
Belfast, Dublin, and Cork, I conceive it to be of interest and
importance, in connexion with the objects of this society, to bring
before its consideration the effects that are likely to arise from the
action of these institutions, both with respect to the developement
of certain existing manufactures and trades, the establishment of
others, the employment of our population, and the manner in
which the tastes created and the information disseminated through
these schools are calculated to exert an influence on different sections
of the Irish people. Having been for some time past
engaged, in concert with other individuals, in preparing for the
organization of the Belfast school, some facts have come within
my knowledge which I think it desirable to communicate to the
society, trusting that the attention already bestowed on the subject
by some of its members may lead to suggestions for the guidance
of the schools in the direction which it may appear most judicious
to give to their labours.
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Read January 18th 1849
Author: Mac Adam, James
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Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of IrelandType of material:
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Journal of The Statistical and Social Inquiry Society of IrelandVol. I Session 2 1848/1849
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Design education, Lace industryISSN:
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