Villa Louis Acanthus
Furnishing Fabric
1876 (designed), 2001 (made)
1876 (designed), 2001 (made)
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A direct copy of William Morris's 'Acanthus' furnishing in pink and red on a dark red ground. A repeating pattern of large scale acanthus leaves with sprigs of willow.
Object details
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| Title | Villa Louis Acanthus (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | 'Hand printing' (probably screen) onto cotton velveteen. |
| Brief description | Printed cotton velveteen furnishing |
| Physical description | A direct copy of William Morris's 'Acanthus' furnishing in pink and red on a dark red ground. A repeating pattern of large scale acanthus leaves with sprigs of willow. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | '"(Villa Louis) Acanthus" fabric # copyright © MCMXCI Scalamandré reproduction exclusive printed design for State Historical Society of Wisconsin.' (1) Makers's mark; Selvedge) |
| Credit line | Given by Gail Caskey Winkler. |
| Object history | The donor was in charge of the refurbishment of Villa Louis (see Historical Significance). The V&A had identified and dated the originals. Historical significance: This is a reproduction of a furnishing found in Villa Louis, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, when the house was undergoing restoration and refurbishment. It was reprinted to be used in the house as new. |
| Production | A textile design originally by William Morris in 1876. This reproduction version was printed by Scalamandré, USA in 2001. |
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| Accession number | T.62-2002 |
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| Record created | May 23, 2002 |
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