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Crested Bird

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

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

Date:

Design c. 1906, made 1917–1925

Artist:

Designed by John Henry Dearle (English, 1860–1932)
Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940)
Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artists

John Henry Dearle (Designer) , Morris & Co. (Producer) , Wardle & Co. (Printer)

Title

Crested Bird

Places

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

Dates

Designed 1906 , Made 1917-1925

Medium

Cotton, plain weave; block printed

Inscriptions

Selvage: MORRIS & COMPANY; Label (detached): MORRIS & COMPANY, DECORATORS, LTD. 17. George Street, Hanover Square, London, W.1. / No. 4939 / Crested Bird / Colours Cream Ground / Width 36 inches / Price 8 [crossed out] 6/6 per yard / PLEASE RETURN ALL PATTERNS. / 3182.

Dimensions

63.6 × 98.3 cm (25 × 38 3/4 in.)

Credit Line

Purchased with funds provided by Mrs. Theodore D. Tieken

Reference Number

1972.394

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