Marigold

Maker Unknown, British

Designerdesigned by William Morris (British, 1834 - 1896)

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS

Date1875

Mediumsilver nitrate

Dimensions3 x 2 5/8 in. (7.6 x 6.7 cm.) mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)

DescriptionPhotograph of design for textile. Densely patterned ground of leafy vines and small flowers, dotted background, interwoven with larger fronds and large-petaled flowers.

InscribedInscribed on recto of card above left corner in black ink: 182 above upper right in graphite: 182 in black ink on card at lower right: Please return to/ Morris & Comp y/ Merton Abbey/ Surrey

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1546E