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Rolled fragment of William Morris & Co. wallpaper titled "Horn Poppy." All-over floral pattern of stylized poppies on meandering stems against dot background. Block-printed in peach, coral and brick red on cream ground. Designed by Mary Morris in 1885.
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
block printing (relief printing process)
floral patterns
Arts and Crafts (movement)
Wallpaper
"Morris & Co." (printed)
Horn Poppy
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
William Morris & Co. (Manufacturer)
Morris, Mary (May), Mrs.
England
28 1/2 x 23 1/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.1166
1885 (Year of design.)
England (United Kingdom) [country]
Block Printed
Unused
Cream
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Poppies
Floral trail
Arts and Crafts
Floral
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