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1951	We acquired this object.
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Textile, Cheshire

This is a Textile. It was made by Morris & Co.. It is dated designed 1889 and we acquired it in 1951. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

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

A drawing design for a tile in graphite, brush and tempera. It is drawn on oiled translucent paper. The drawing has a thick yellow border. The top-left of the border is stamped with the text “17 George Street Morris Hanover Square London” The bottom-part of the border has the following handwritten text “5” x 5” - 3/3 Each” and the text “Also made 6” x 6” 4/3 each” below it. The main illustration is saturated with flowers and leaves. Two small flowers with details in the middle drawn in white. Both flowers are connected to leaves and stems which swirls and waves in a cohesive manner in relation to the overall tile design. On the right is a large flower but only 2/3 of its left side is illustrated before being cut off by the border.

Drawing, Design for a Tile, 1917–40
graphite, brush and tempera on oiled translucent paper.
Gift of Robert W. Friedel.
1941-74-11

It is inscribed

Rec'd Morris and Company 449 Oxford Street London W

Cite this object as

Textile, Cheshire; Made by Morris & Co. (United Kingdom); England; cotton; Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1951-103-52

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2CeEK/
Accession Number 1951-103-52
Object ID 18386507