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Sample of furnishing fabric: "Acanthus"

Designed by: William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Woven by: Morris & Co. (English)
English
Design registered 1879
Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Wool damask
Dimensions 66 x 61.5 cm (26 x 24 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Textile Income Purchase Fund
Accession Number1976.10
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionOne repeat, selvedge at left, hemmed on three sides. Symmetrical floral design with large curving leaves. Paper tag attached: "Morris & Company, Art Workers Ltd. 17, St. George Street, Hanover Square, London W1. No. 0/1896, Name: Mohair, width 52 inches, price dyed to this shade 24/6 yard"
ProvenanceCora Ginsburg, Inc., New York; Purchased by the MFA, 1976