From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Letter to Connolly Bros. requesting a sample of leather cloth from their 'Celestra' book.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 117\4\ scan0286 | |
| Date | 17th March 1944 | |
| C....Rm.{William Robotham - Chief Engineer} ✓ Coachwork CONFIDENTIAL 1021(4) Rm{William Robotham - Chief Engineer}/RG.{Mr Rowledge}5.JMA. Messrs. Connolly Bros., Wandle Bank, Wimbledon, LONDON. S. W. 19. March 17th. 1944 For the attention of Mr.Fred. Connolly. Dear Mr.Connolly, I want to obtain a small quantity of leather cloth to match one of your leather patterns. The pattern selected for this particular job is contained in your "Celestra" book and numbered C.L. 2177. Can you please let me have a [handwritten: a fair] sized pattern (approximately one squarefoot) that I can use for matching grain and colour. We have not made very much progress since I saw you last and existing conditions may restrict the development of our thoughts for some time. When the situation reaches a more normal state I hope to contact you further. In meantime many thanks in anticipation of your help. Yours faithfully, [Signature] for Rolls-Royce Limited. | ||