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Iris and Kingfisher

Wallpaper
1877 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portion of 'Iris and Kingfisher' wallpaper, two kingfishers amidst the foliage of yellow irises, on a ground of scale pattern; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleIris and Kingfisher (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Colour woodblock print, on paper
Brief description
Portion of 'Iris and Kingfisher' wallpaper, two kingfishers amidst the foliage of yellow irises, on a ground of scale pattern; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1877.
Physical description
Portion of 'Iris and Kingfisher' wallpaper, two kingfishers amidst the foliage of yellow irises, on a ground of scale pattern; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper
Dimensions
  • Height: 435mm
  • Width: 534mm
Credit line
Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman
Object history
Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman.
Subjects depicted
Associated object
E.15-1945 (Design)
Bibliographic references
  • Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982.
  • See catalogue of the International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, plate on p 30.
  • 2039 Katagami Style Exhibition catalogue, 2012
  • Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design, Accessions 1915, London: Printed under the Authority of His Majesty's Stationery Office, 1916.
Collection
Accession number
E.4035-1915

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Record createdApril 2, 2009
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