Acanthus

Designerdesigned by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Damask Textile Sample

Collections

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ARTS

Dateregistered in 1879

Mediumwoven silk and cotton

Dimensions12 3/8 x 4 in. (31.4 x 10.2 cm.)

DescriptionStylized acanthus and floral design in blue on blue.

InscribedMorris & Co. paper tag stapled to right side, reading in hand-written brown ink: "No. 2/439"; by same hand: "Price 12/6 yard/ Width 50 inches/ MORRIS & COMPANY/ ART-WORKERS LTD./ 17, George Street/ Hanover Square/ W.1.";

MarkingsMorris & Co. paper tag stapled to right side, reading in hand-written brown ink: "No. 2/439"; by same hand: "Price 12/6 yard/ Width 50 inches/ MORRIS & COMPANY/ ART-WORKERS LTD./ 17, George Street/ Hanover Square/ W.1.";

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.898