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Peacock and Dragon

A work made of wool, three-colored complementary weft, weft-float faced 3:1 twill weave; lined with linen, plain weave; two panels pieced.
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  • A work made of wool, three-colored complementary weft, weft-float faced 3:1 twill weave; lined with linen, plain weave; two panels pieced.

Date:

Design 1878

Artist:

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940)
Queens Square, London, or Merton Abbey, London (English, 1881–1940)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artists

William Morris (Designer) , Morris & Co. (Producer) , Merton Abbey Works (Weaver)

Title

Peacock and Dragon

Places

England (Object made in), London (Object made in), Great Britain (Object made in)

Date

Copyrighted 1878

Medium

Wool, three-colored complementary weft, weft-float faced 3:1 twill weave; lined with linen, plain weave; two panels pieced

Dimensions

217.5 × 171.7 cm (85 5/8 × 67 5/8 in.); Repeat: 110.5 × 84.3 cm (43 1/2 × 33 1/8 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Natalie Henry

Reference Number

1985.74

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