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Marigold

A work made of cotton, plain weave; block printed.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of cotton, plain weave; block printed.

Date:

Design 1875, made 1917–25

Artist:

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940)
Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

About this artwork

Although many Morris & Co. designs are reproduced in different media today—such as printed textiles, woven textiles, and wallpaper—Marigold is one of the few patterns by Morris himself that was simultaneously printed on both fabric and wallpaper during his lifetime.

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artists

William Morris (Designer) , Morris & Co. (Producer) , Wardle & Co. (Printer)

Title

Marigold

Places

London (Object made in), England (Artist's nationality:), Staffordshire (Object made in), Great Britain (Object made in)

Dates

Made 1917-1925 , Copyrighted 1875

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; block printed

Inscriptions

Label (detached): MORRIS & COMPANY, DECORATORS, LTD. 17. George Street, Hanover Square, London, W.1. / No. 960 / Marigold

Dimensions

a: 72 × 48.5 cm (28 3/8 × 19 1/8 in.); Repeat: 22.8 × 22.8 cm (9 × 9 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken

Reference Number

1972.388a

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