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William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)
William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)
William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139b_detail.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139b_detail.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a_detail.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a_detail.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139b.jpg)

William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139b.jpg)

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Window Hanging, One of Pair

Decorative Arts and Design

DESIGNER William Morris, English, 1834–1896
MANUFACTURER Morris & Company, London, England, 1875 – 1940
MEDIUM Hand-dyed woolen yarns
  • Place Made: London, England
    • DATES 1887–1888
    DIMENSIONS a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS no marks
    SIGNATURE no signature
    INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 70.139a
    CREDIT LINE H. Randolph Lever Fund
    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION Window Hanging, One of Pair. Hand woven in damask weave, woolen yarns hand dyed in 2 tones of blue, cream, salmom, and light green .Pattern known as "Bird". Motif incorporates 2 pairs of birds surrounding a stylized foliate ground. Fabric is sewn into curtains with a faded blue cotton backing and rings. CONDITION - Good.
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    MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view
    CAPTION William Morris (English, 1834–1896). Window Hanging, One of Pair, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)
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    William Morris (English, 1834–1896). <em>Window Hanging, One of Pair</em>, 1887–1888. Hand-dyed woolen yarns, a: 61 × 71 in. (154.9 × 180.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, H. Randolph Lever Fund, 70.139a. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.70.139a-b.jpg)

    TAGS

    textile design
    fabric design
    wall-decoration
    interior design
    interior decorating
    décor
    wall treatment
    botanical
    birds
    wings
    mirror image

    TAGS

    textile design
    fabric design
    wall-decoration
    interior design
    interior decorating
    décor
    wall treatment
    botanical
    birds
    wings
    mirror image

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