Daffodil and Bluebell
Sample
ca. 1896 (made)
ca. 1896 (made)
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This carpet entitled 'Daffodil and Bluebell' was designed in about 1896 by Walter Crane for James Templeton & Co. It is made of looped pile Brussels carpeting in wool and jute. The design, of meandering bluebell stems interspersed with daffodils, marks the interest of Arts and Crafts designers in the forms and colours of British garden flowers, which inspired many repeating patterns for textiles.
Walter Crane was a founder member and first president of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was one of the best known and most versatile artists and designers of his generation and designed tapestries, carpets and woven and printed fabric amongst many other types of object. He also worked as a painter and book illustrator.
James Templeton & Co., established in 1839 in Glasgow, became a foremost producer of artistic carpeting in the 1880s, buying patterns from designers like Voysey, Day and the Silver Studio. They were particularly interested in the work of the Glasgow School of Art, employing a number of ex-students.
Walter Crane was a founder member and first president of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was one of the best known and most versatile artists and designers of his generation and designed tapestries, carpets and woven and printed fabric amongst many other types of object. He also worked as a painter and book illustrator.
James Templeton & Co., established in 1839 in Glasgow, became a foremost producer of artistic carpeting in the 1880s, buying patterns from designers like Voysey, Day and the Silver Studio. They were particularly interested in the work of the Glasgow School of Art, employing a number of ex-students.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Daffodil and Bluebell (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Wool and jute looped pile, printed with ink on card |
| Brief description | Wool and jute carpet sample 'Daffodil and Bluebell' and label on card, designed by Walter Crane, made by James Templeton & Company, Glasgow, ca. 1896 |
| Physical description | Wool and jute carpet sample and manufacturer's label on card. Brussels carpet of looped pile in wool and jute. With a flower pattern of bluebell stems in flame-like compartments with daffodils between in pairs in shades of pink, yellow and brown on red. Rectangular manufacturer's label is printed in red ink on cream card with an inscription in blue ink. |
| Credit line | Given by Messrs J. Templeton & Co. Ltd. |
| Summary | This carpet entitled 'Daffodil and Bluebell' was designed in about 1896 by Walter Crane for James Templeton & Co. It is made of looped pile Brussels carpeting in wool and jute. The design, of meandering bluebell stems interspersed with daffodils, marks the interest of Arts and Crafts designers in the forms and colours of British garden flowers, which inspired many repeating patterns for textiles. Walter Crane was a founder member and first president of the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society. He was one of the best known and most versatile artists and designers of his generation and designed tapestries, carpets and woven and printed fabric amongst many other types of object. He also worked as a painter and book illustrator. James Templeton & Co., established in 1839 in Glasgow, became a foremost producer of artistic carpeting in the 1880s, buying patterns from designers like Voysey, Day and the Silver Studio. They were particularly interested in the work of the Glasgow School of Art, employing a number of ex-students. |
| Bibliographic reference | Parry, Linda. British Textiles from 1850 to 1900 London : Victoria and Albert Museum 1993. Plate 125. |
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| Accession number | T.99:1, 2-1953 |
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| Record created | September 3, 2001 |
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