Martha
Maker
Unknown, British
Designerdesigned by
William Morris
(British, 1834 - 1896)
Maker
Morris and Company
(London, British, 1861 - 1940)
Additional Title(s)
- Photograph of a Cartoon for Stained Glass
Collections
ClassificationsPHOTOGRAPHS
Date1865
Mediumsilver nitrate
Dimensions6 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (15.6 x 7 cm.)
mount: 15 x 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm.)
DescriptionPhotograph divided in two. Standing female figure turbaned, with keys on left wrist, holding up shirts with both hands, turned slightly to left, lightly gridded ground. Figure resembles Jane Morris.
InscribedInscribed on recto at upper left in black ink: F.P. 24
above right corner in graphite: 263
below photo in grapite: Martha
upper right in photo: 263
Inscribed at lower right on card in black ink: Please return to/ Morris & Comp/ Merton Abbey, Surrey
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on viewObject number2000.5.1848I
