Sketchbook [p. 30]

Maker John Henry Dearle (British, 1860 - 1932)

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

Collections

William Morris Collection

ClassificationsDRAWINGS

Daten.d.

Mediumgraphite on paper

Dimensions4 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (11.4 x 15.6 cm.) book: 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 5/8 in. (11.4 x 15.9 x 1.6 cm.)

DescriptionPage of text without an image.

InscribedInscribed in graphite: nearly all / That was much as the students are / engaged in weaving establishments / where much technical knowledge may / be acquired it is desirable that much / more time in the school be devoted to their training in / drawing & design. This would probably [be the meaning of - crossed out] result in the / discovery of real talent for design / which would [?] remain [?] / & in any case would / give them greater ability to / render [artistically - crossed out] intelligently / such patterns as may be / [?] for them in textile / designs

Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens

Status

Not on view

Object number2000.5.1839.30