Collection

Animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas

Made:
1995-1996 in London
maker:
Gail Thomas

Animation set constructed for film `The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas, commissioned by Channel 4. Comprising set in six parts and model with sundries, 1996

Details

Category:
Cinematography
Object Number:
1997-5034
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), white metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), resin (unidentified), textile, fibreglass and feather
Measurements:
overall (measured): 950 mm x 2170 mm x 1400 mm,
overall (erected, approx.): 920 mm x 2015 mm
type:
model - representation and animation set
credit:
The National Media Museum, Bradford

Parts

Baseboard for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Baseboard for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Baseboard, fibreboard and wood, with small paper parcel attached to the surface. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , fibreboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/1
type:
baseboard
Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall comprising a fireplace against a dark red wall and blue ceiling. This set wall was originally the wall on the furthest left of the set. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/2
type:
set wall
Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall comprising silver shelving with small silver 'letters', covered in cobwebs, against a dark red wall and blue ceiling. This set wall was originally the wall second from the left of the set. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/3
type:
set wall
Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall comprising a window with black net curtains, within a dark red wall and blue ceiling. This set wall was originally the wall in the centre of the set. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/4
type:
set wall
Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall comprising wooden shelving with small brown paper parcels and letters, against a dark red wall and blue ceiling. This set wall was originally the wall second from the right side of the set. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , paint and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/5
type:
set wall
Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set wall comprising a pink fibreglass heart shape with red glass rods against a dark red wall and blue ceiling. This set wall was originally the wall on the furthest right of the set. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , metal (unknown) , paint and fibreglass
Object Number:
1997-5034/6
type:
set wall
Roof window for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Roof window for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Set roof comprising octagonal shaped orange window with diamond shaped panes, set within a golden circle. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/7
type:
roof window
Window for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Window for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Orange plastic sheet, part of the window in one of the set walls. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/8
type:
window
Window grate for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Window grate for animation set 'The Final Communique'

Metal grate with small metal squares/diamonds affixed on the joins, part of the window in one of the set walls, with three separate(detached) small metal squares/diamonds. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/9
type:
grate
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/10
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/11
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/12
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall, with two green wires coming out of the narrow end. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/13
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/14
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall, with two green wires coming out of the narrow end. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/15
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall, with two green wires coming out of the narrow end. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/16
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/17
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/18
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/19
type:
droplet
Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Blue droplet, originally from ceiling section of set wall. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/20
type:
droplet
Silver model from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Silver model from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Silver figure model, in two parts. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/21
type:
animation model
Bottle prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Bottle prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Small bottle with stopper, red contents, labelled 'Teardrops'. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/22
type:
bottle
Table prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Table prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Metal table with contents including a fruit bowl, a writing desk, a gold goblet, letters, a vase with red flowers, Scrabble board game, a Newton's cradle, a silver plate and various jars and bottles. Also includes a separate 'R' scrabble tile formerly on top of the table. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown) , paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/23
type:
table
Chair prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Chair prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Metal chair. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/24
type:
chair
Waste paper baset and scraps from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Waste paper baset and scraps from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Metal waste paper basket containing scraps of brown paper with a large mass of scrap paper and three small loose scraps of paper. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown) , paint and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/25
type:
waste paper basket and scraps
Fireplace surround from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Fireplace surround from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Fireplace surround with black and white checkerboard tiles, with a stand with pokers attached. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) , plastic (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/26
type:
fireplace surround
Gate from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Gate from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Gate, with heart shaped design with spirals and leaves, with keyhole in heart shaped fitting. This gate is originally from the left side of the set wall with silver shelving and letters. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/28
type:
gate
Gate from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Gate from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Gate, with heart shaped design with spirals and leaves. This gate is originally from the right side of the set wall with silver shelving and letters. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/29
type:
gate
Key prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Key prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Painted metal key, in two pieces. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/30
type:
key
Letter prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Letter prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Small silver coloured 'letter'. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Measurements:
overall: 23 mm x 49 mm
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/31
type:
letter
Letter prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Letter prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Small silver coloured 'letter'. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Measurements:
overall: 19 mm x 45 mm
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Object Number:
1997-5034/32
type:
letter
Vase prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Vase prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Teardrop shaped glass vase with indentation near the base. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
glass
Object Number:
1997-5034/33
type:
vase
Vase prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Vase prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Plastic vase, round with funnel shaped top, with blue base. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/34
type:
vase
Plinth from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Plinth from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Plinth, with square shaped base and larger square shaped platform which contains a spiky plastic dome and a golden letter supported by two gold struts. Inside the plinth is a lightbulb and various wires. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product) , paint and plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/35
type:
plinth
Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Group of parcels from the base of the set wall with shelves of parcels. These parcels are from the second pigeonhole from the left. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/36
type:
parcels
Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Group of parcels from the base of the set wall with shelves of parcels. These parcels are from the third pigeonhole from the left. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/37
type:
parcels
Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Group of parcels from the base of the set wall with shelves of parcels, in two parts. These parcels are from the fourth pigeonhole from the left. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/38
type:
parcels
Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Group of parcels from the base of the set wall with shelves of parcels. These parcels are from the fifth pigeonhole from the left. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/39
type:
parcels
Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Parcels from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Group of parcels from the base of the set wall with shelves of parcels. These parcels are from the sixth pigeonhole from the left. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
1997-5034/40
type:
parcels
Ladder prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Ladder prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Wooden ladder. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/41
type:
ladder
Pole prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Pole prop from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Plastic pole, red, with red spherical shape on one end. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/42
type:
pole
Flooring piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Flooring piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Loose section of flooring from the baseboard, large. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/43
type:
flooring piece
Flooring piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Flooring piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Loose section of flooring from the baseboard, small. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Object Number:
1997-5034/44
type:
flooring piece
Shelving piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Shelving piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Silver metal shelving piece, vertical part of shelf originally from the right hand side of the base of the set wall with silver shelves and letters. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/45
type:
shelving piece
Shelving piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Shelving piece from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Wooden shelving piece, vertical part of shelf originally between the two pigeonholes furthest left on the lowest row of shelves. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
wood (unidentified) and paint
Object Number:
1997-5034/46
type:
shelving piece
Plastic component from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Plastic component from animation set 'The Final Communique'

Piece of thin transparent plastic with black wavy line design. Part of the animation set constructed for film 'The Final Communique' by Gail Thomas.

Materials:
plastic (unidentified)
Object Number:
1997-5034/47
type:
component

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