Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers
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The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers is one of the Livery Companies
of the City of London
. An organisation of stain
ers, or painters of metals and wood, is known to have existed as early as 1268. A similar organisation of painters, who generally worked on cloth, existed as early as 1283. The two bodies merged in 1502; the new organisation was incorporated under a Royal Charter
in 1581. Now, the Company is less of a trade association of painters, and more of a charitable company; it is also a supporter of various art schools and universities.
Eleven Liverymen have served the office of Lord Mayor since 1922.
The Company ranks twenty-eighth in the order of precedence of Livery Companies. The Company's motto is Amor Queat Obedientiam, Latin for Love Can Compel Obedience.
The livery company's hall is situated between Huggin Hill and Little Trinity Lane, in the ward of Queenhithe
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Livery Company
The Livery Companies are 108 trade associations in the City of London, almost all of which are known as the "Worshipful Company of" the relevant trade, craft or profession. The medieval Companies originally developed as guilds and were responsible for the regulation of their trades, controlling,...
of the City of London
City of London
The City of London is a small area within Greater London, England. It is the historic core of London around which the modern conurbation grew and has held city status since time immemorial. The City’s boundaries have remained almost unchanged since the Middle Ages, and it is now only a tiny part of...
. An organisation of stain
Wood stain
A wood stain consists of a colorant suspended or dissolved in a 'vehicle' or solvent. The suspension agent can be water, alcohol, petroleum distillate, or the actual finishing agent...
ers, or painters of metals and wood, is known to have existed as early as 1268. A similar organisation of painters, who generally worked on cloth, existed as early as 1283. The two bodies merged in 1502; the new organisation was incorporated under a Royal Charter
Royal Charter
A royal charter is a formal document issued by a monarch as letters patent, granting a right or power to an individual or a body corporate. They were, and are still, used to establish significant organizations such as cities or universities. Charters should be distinguished from warrants and...
in 1581. Now, the Company is less of a trade association of painters, and more of a charitable company; it is also a supporter of various art schools and universities.
Eleven Liverymen have served the office of Lord Mayor since 1922.
The Company ranks twenty-eighth in the order of precedence of Livery Companies. The Company's motto is Amor Queat Obedientiam, Latin for Love Can Compel Obedience.
The livery company's hall is situated between Huggin Hill and Little Trinity Lane, in the ward of Queenhithe
Queenhithe
Queenhithe is a small ward of the City of London, situated on the River Thames and to the south of St Paul's Cathedral. The Millennium Bridge crosses into the City at Queenhithe....
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Distinguished members
Through the centuries the Company has included many distinguished artists including:External links
- The Painter-Stainers' Company
- A brief history of the house-painting trade in London ca.1660-1850 can be found in this essay by the English historian of paint and colour, Patrick BatyPatrick BatyPatrick Baty, is a British historian of paint and colour, who works as a consultant in the decoration of historic buildings.-Early years:...
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