Wey printed cotton (designed c.1883)

William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest

Details

Date: designed c.1883
Dimensions: 64.2 x 99
Object Type: textile
Material: printed cotton
Technique: indigo discharge and block-printed
Catalogue number: F19
Designer: Morris, William (1834 - 1896)
Manufacturer: Morris & Co.
Credit notes: WMG purchase, 1940

Designed by William Morris in 1883, the printed cotton Wey was named after a river in Surrey. The yellow sunflower-like flowers and marigolds are set against a mid-ground of blue and green leaves and highlighted against the dark indigo background. Purchased from Morris & Co. in 1940 after the Firm closed.