Fragment of furnishing fabric

Possibly designed by: William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Or: Lewis Forman Day (English)
Probably printed by: Morris & Co. (English)

English

late 19th century

Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Block-printed cotton plain weave

Dimensions Overall (Unstitched, fully open): 73 x 54.5 cm (28 3/4 x 21 7/16 in.)

Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection

Accession Number93.1133

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe ground is light pink and covered with red dots. The design of acanthus leaves and pomegranate-like forms is of cream, white and pink, outlined and detailed with red.

ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift to the MFA, 1893