Not on display

Kelmscott Collection

Swatch Book
1998-99 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ten rectangular samples printed with multi-coloured foliage. 91% cotton and 9% nylon

Object details

Category
Object type
Titles
  • Kelmscott Collection (manufacturer's title)
  • McCulloch (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
printed cotton and nylon
Brief description
Liberty & Co, Kelmscott range 1998-9, reproduced from William Morris hand-knotted carpet design McCulloch, ten pieces
Physical description
Ten rectangular samples printed with multi-coloured foliage. 91% cotton and 9% nylon
Dimensions
  • Height: 15cm
  • Width: 10cm
Style
Production typeMass 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 Textiles Group. The design has been reproduced from a hand-knotted carpet design called McCulloch by William Morris. Reproductions of Morris textile designs have been taking place since the 1950s, and these are recent examples of this trend.
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Subject depicted
Association
Collection
Accession number
T.81-1999

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Record createdMay 11, 2004
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