Bellflowers
Carpet
1875-1880 (made)
1875-1880 (made)
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Carpet made up from five 27 inch widths with added borders. With a field design of bay trails forming rows of ogival compartments containing various flowering plants. The border design has coiling floral stems alternating with large leaf forms. The design is in yellow, blue, pink, white and green on darker green.
Object details
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Title | Bellflowers |
Materials and techniques | Woven |
Brief description | Woven carpet 'Bellfowers' with added borders, designed by William Morris, Great Britain, 1875-1880 |
Physical description | Carpet made up from five 27 inch widths with added borders. With a field design of bay trails forming rows of ogival compartments containing various flowering plants. The border design has coiling floral stems alternating with large leaf forms. The design is in yellow, blue, pink, white and green on darker green. |
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Credit line | Given by Mrs I. Wilson |
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Accession number | T.103-1953 |
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Record created | July 20, 2004 |
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