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Wall Hanging

ca. 1880 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Wall hanging, Acanthus, wool on linen, embroidery, designed by William Morris, England, about 1880


Object details

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Object type
Brief description
Wall hanging, Acanthus, wool on linen, embroidery, designed by William Morris, England, about 1880
Dimensions
  • Weight: 4.66kg
  • Length: 108in (taken from register)
  • Width: 80in (taken from register)
Credit line
Given by Sir Hugh F Bell
Object history
Designed by William Morris, probably embroidered by Margaret Bell.

The original design for Acanthus is held in the V&A, Museum number E.55-1940
Associated object
E.55-1940 (Design)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.524-1953

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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