Girdle
about 1906 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
May Morris was the daughter of the artist, designer and socialist William Morris. She was a talented embroideress and jeweller in her own right. May began to design jewellery around the turn of the 20th century and typically used colourful stones, often cabochon-cut (dome-shaped). This girdle was shown at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in London in 1906. An illustration of it appeared in the review of the exhibition in The Studio magazine.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, set with williamsite, garnets and pearls |
| Brief description | Silver girdle set with williamsite, garnets and pearls. Designed and made by May Morris, about 1906. |
| Physical description | Silver girdle set with williamsite, garnets and pearls |
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| Style | |
| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Miss Vivian Lobb |
| Summary | May Morris was the daughter of the artist, designer and socialist William Morris. She was a talented embroideress and jeweller in her own right. May began to design jewellery around the turn of the 20th century and typically used colourful stones, often cabochon-cut (dome-shaped). This girdle was shown at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in London in 1906. An illustration of it appeared in the review of the exhibition in The Studio magazine. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.17-1939 |
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| Record created | March 12, 2003 |
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