Kelmscott Collection
Swatch Book
1998-99 (made)
1998-99 (made)
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Ten rectangular fabric samples with multi-coloured foliage pattern. 91% cotton and 9% nylon.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | printed cotton and nylon |
| Brief description | Liberty & Co, Kelmscott range 1998-9, reproduced from William Morris design Granada, ten pieces |
| Physical description | Ten rectangular fabric samples with multi-coloured foliage pattern. 91% cotton and 9% nylon. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Osborne & Little plc |
| Historical context | These samples are from the Kelmscott range by Osborne & Little who are part of the Liberty Textile Group. The pattern entitled 'Granada' was designed by William Morris in 1864 and was made of velvet brocaded with gilt thread. Reproductions of Morris textile designs have been taking place since the 1950s, and these are the most recent examples of this trend. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Retail |
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| Accession number | T.80-1999 |
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| Record created | May 11, 2004 |
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