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Sample of furnishing fabric (one of four of same pattern)

After: William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Printed by: Morris & Co. (English)
English
Early 20th century
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Printed cotton plain weave
Dimensions 50.5 x 101 cm (19 7/8 x 39 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number1976.17
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionSmall-scale floral design, perhaps adapted from Morris designs of the 1880's such as "Even lode" or the background of "Medway" and issued after Morris's death. All four samples are full loom widths, in red (.15), blue (.16), Greenish blue (.17), and green (.18).
ProvenanceCora Ginsburg, Inc., New York; Purchased by the MFA, 1976