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'Rose Wreath' embroidery
William Morris, May Morrisc.1890
William Morris Gallery
Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom
This multi-coloured embroidery features a rose stem surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. The pattern was designed by William Morris and this example was embroidered in silk by his younger daughter, May Morris. May embroidered the piece as a cushion cover for her friend Amy Carruthers Tozer. The design was exhibited at the Arts and Crafts Exhibition in 1890.
Details
- Title: 'Rose Wreath' embroidery
- Creator: William Morris, May Morris
- Date Created: c.1890
- Type: embroidery
- Rights: © William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Physical Dimensions: 51 x 51 cm
- Object Number: F435
- Medium: embroidered silk
- Credit line: Presented by Diana Hillman, 2014
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