Jacqueline Groag was probably the most influential textile designer in Britain in the post Second World War era. Although originally Czech, she studied textile and pattern design in Austria with the Secessionist architect and designer Josef Hoffmann, in the 1920s.

Acknowledgements

Jacqueline Groag:an Appreciation

Introduction

Karin's Story

Jacqueline's Story

1903-1929: Early Years The Wien Kunstgewerbeschule and the Wiener Werkst~tte

1930-1939: Vienna, Paris and Prague

1939-1945: Emigration, London and the Second World War

1945-1950: Britain Can Make It, The Rayon Design Centre, the Kardomah Restaurants

1951-1956: The Festival of Britain David Whitehead and Associated American Artists

1957-1962: Trains and Boats and Planes

1962-1986: Jacques' death, Jacqueline's teaching and later work

Jacqueline Groag: Plates

Manufacturers and Companies

Exhibitions and Awards

Bibliography

Index

Authors' Biographies