Oak Tree
Wallpaper
1896 (made)
1896 (made)
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This is from a undated pattern book issued by Morris & Co. Many of Morris & Co.'s late 19th century wallpaper designs were by J. H. Dearle, and by other designers employed by the company, working in the style of the decorative arts company set up in 1861 by a group of artists that included the socialist painter, designer and poet William Morris (1834-1896).
Object details
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| Title | Oak Tree (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | colour block print on paper |
| Brief description | Specimen of 'Oak Tree' wallpaper, branches of oak leaves and acorns, peach on a white ground; Colour machine print, on paper; Designed by John Henry Dearle; Published by Morris & Co.; Printed by Jeffrey & Co.; Part of a pattern book of Morris & Co. patterns (E.633-858-1915); England; 1896. |
| Physical description | Specimen of 'Oak Tree' wallpaper, branches of oak leaves and acorns, peach on a white ground; Colour machine print, on paper; Inscribed on the back in ink with title, number and price. Part of a pattern book. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Allan F. Vigers |
| Object history | Given by Mr Allan F. Vigers |
| Production | Part of a pattern book of Morris & Co. patterns (E.633-858-1915). |
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| Summary | This is from a undated pattern book issued by Morris & Co. Many of Morris & Co.'s late 19th century wallpaper designs were by J. H. Dearle, and by other designers employed by the company, working in the style of the decorative arts company set up in 1861 by a group of artists that included the socialist painter, designer and poet William Morris (1834-1896). |
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| Accession number | E.732-1915 |
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| Record created | February 18, 2003 |
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