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Invitation for Tapestry Viewing

Invitation for Tapestry Viewing

Possiblypossibly by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

Maker Morris and Company (London, British, 1861 - 1940)

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Date1890

Mediumink on paper

Dimensions4 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. (11.4 x 29.2 cm.)

DescriptionDesign for invitation. Vines and flowers decorate, top, centerm and sides, long scroll (blank) across center of text. It reads: EASTER MESS RS. MORRIS AND CO. !! REQUEST THE HONOR OF A VISIT FROM [in scroll] TO VIEW AN ARRAS TAPESTRY DESIGNED BY E. BURNE-JONES, AND EXECUTED FOR THE CHAPEL OF EXETER COLL:: OXFORD TO BE SHOWN FROM MONDAY AP: 15 TO SAT: AP: 26 AT 449 OXFORD ST

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1554

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