Seat covered in rose printed linen

William Morrisdesign registered 8 December 1883

William Morris Gallery
Walthamstow, London, United Kingdom

This seat came from HMS Valiant (S102), a British nuclear submarine. Morris's Rose pattern was a popular design for Royal Navy submarines and surface fleet for 32 years. The pattern was so strongly identified with the navy that officers would sometimes wear a cummerbund made from this fabric.

Details

Title: Seat covered in rose printed linen
Creator: William Morris
Date Created: design registered 8 December 1883
Type: textile
Rights: © William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest
Physical Dimensions: 93 x 60 x 6 cm
Object Number: F440
Medium: cotton and linen
Credit line: Gift of Lang & Potter

Get the app

Explore museums and play with Art Transfer, Pocket Galleries, Art Selfie, and more

William Morris Arts and Crafts movement Linen Textile

Interested in Design?

Get updates with your personalized Culture Weekly

No, thanks

You are all set!

Your first Culture Weekly will arrive this week.