Fragment of furnishing fabric: "Tulip"

Designed by: William Morris (English, 1834–1896)
Manufactured by: Thomas Wardle, Leek (English)
For: Morris & Co. (English)

English

Design registered 1875

Object Place: England

Medium/Technique Block-printed cotton plain weave (chintz)

Dimensions Overall: 67.9 x 152.4 cm (26 3/4 x 60 in.)

Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Pitman

Accession Number45.822b

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsTextiles

DescriptionThe "tulip" chintz designed by William Morris and produced by Thomas Wardle at Leek. Woodblock printed in two shades of blue and in tan. Over one full repeat of stylized tulips and large curving leaves against a ground covered with small leafy branches.

ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Harold A. Pitman; Gift to the MFA, 1945