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Textile, Compton

This is a Textile. It was designed by John Henry Dearle and manufactured by Morris & Company, Decorators Ltd.. It is dated registered February 27, 1896 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert W. Friedel. It is credited Gift of Robert W. Friedel.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 85.1 x 77.2 cm (33 1/2 x 30 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 17.1 x 67.9 cm (6 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.)

It is inscribed

Rec'd Morris and Company

Cite this object as

Textile, Compton; Designed by John Henry Dearle (British, 1860–1932); Manufactured by Morris & Company, Decorators Ltd.; England; cotton; H x W (a): 85.1 x 77.2 cm (33 1/2 x 30 3/8 in.) H x W (b): 17.1 x 67.9 cm (6 3/4 x 26 3/4 in.); Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1951-103-18-a,b

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Botanical Expressions.

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