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A work made of cotton, plain weave; block printed.

Marigold

Design 1875, made 1917–25

Designed by William Morris (English, 1834–1896) Produced by Morris & Co., London (English, 1875–1940) Wardle & Co., Bridgnorth (English, 1875-1930)

England

Although many Morris & Co. designs are reproduced in different media today—such as printed textiles, woven textiles, and wallpaper—Marigold is one of the few patterns by Morris himself that was simultaneously printed on both fabric and wallpaper during his lifetime.

Cotton, plain weave; block printed

Textiles