King Robert the Bruce

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by Philip Webb (British, 1831 - 1915)

Maker Morris and Company (British, 1861 - 1940)

Additional Title(s)

Photograph of a Design for Tapestry

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Dateca. 1887

Mediumphotograph

Dimensions3 1/2 x 2 in. (8.9 x 5.1 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of stained glass design - in 2 sections. Figure of King Robert standing in armor, cloak, wearing crown - sword around waist, holding apple in left hand, scroll in right.

Inscribedrecto upper right in graphite: "495" on card: recto upper right in black ink: "89" recto lower right in black ink: "Please return to / Morris & Compy / Merton Abbey / Surrey" recto center in black ink: "Roll 16"

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1935d