Willow Bough
Wallpaper
late 19th century (made), 1887 (published)
late 19th century (made), 1887 (published)
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Specimen of 'Willow Bough' wallpaper, a foliate pattern of intertwined green willow leaves, on a pale ground; Block-printed in distemper colours, on paper; Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price.
Part of a pattern book.
Part of a pattern book.
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Title | Willow Bough (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | colour block print on paper |
Brief description | Specimen of 'Willow Bough' wallpaper, a foliate pattern of intertwined green willow leaves, on a pale ground; Block-printed in distemper colours, on paper; Designed by William Morris; Printed by Jeffrey & Co. for Morris & Co.; Part of a pattern book of Morris & Co. patterns (E.633-858-1915); England; First issued 1887. |
Physical description | Specimen of 'Willow Bough' wallpaper, a foliate pattern of intertwined green willow leaves, on a pale ground; Block-printed in distemper colours, on paper; Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price. Part of a pattern book. |
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Marks and inscriptions | (Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price.) |
Credit line | Given by Mr Allan F. Vigers |
Object history | Given by Mr Allan F. Vigers. |
Production | Within a pattern book. This design is a duplicate of a design within another Morris & Co. pattern book, either Volume 1 (1862-81) or Volume 2 (1882-96) (E.441-608-1919). |
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Accession number | E.641-1915 |
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Record created | June 16, 2009 |
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