ARCHIVE II Prints & Wallpapers 2013

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ARCHIVE II PRINTS & WALLPAPERS

Spring 2013 sees the launch of Archive II Prints and Wallpapers which encapsulate the unique style of William Morris in a collection of unmistakable Morris & Co. designs. Five fabrics and eight wallpapers blend faithful reproductions of original archive documents with new adaptations of William Morris’ tapestry and typography designs creating a collection that embodies the very essence of Morris & Co. whilst appealing to a 21st century audience.

All Morris & Co. prints and wallpapers are made in the UK. The highly skilled craftsmanship of all those involved in the design and production of Morris & Co. collections is seen in their meticulous care and scrupulous attention to detail. CHRYSANTHEMUM & LEICESTER WALLPAPER & FOREST PRINT

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For further information, images or product requests, please contact morris & Co. press office Chalfont House, Oxford Road, Denham, Buckinghamshire UB9 4DX UK T: 0844 543 9697 Export T: +44 (0) 845 123 6797 E: [email protected] The Prints Lodden (1883, William Morris) This beautiful 1883 Morris pattern was designed for fabric and discharge block printed onto cotton leaving a bleached white ground. Lodden was one of many Love is Enough (2013, Alison Gee) designs created by William Morris between 1882 and 1885, all of which were Love is Enough pays tribute to Morris’ many skills as a writer, poet, and discharge printed at Merton Abbey. typographer. Morris believed that a beautiful book came second only to a beautiful house. He established The Kelmscott Press in 1891 in the coach house at his home, Kelmscott House in Chiswick, London and went on to produce exquisite The pattern of scrolling flowers and foliage has been faithfully reproduced from the books that rank very highly in the history of printing. Over its eight years of original fabric in the Morris & Co. Archive. Great care has been taken to maintain operation, The Kelmscott Press produced 53 titles on either fine handmade papers, the marks and textures of the hand block printed fabric. It is printed on cotton in or vellum. five colourways, two of which are based on original colourways.

The Morality Play ‘Love is Enough’, written by Morris, was published in 1872. It gives an insight into the complex feelings Morris had for his wife Jane during her Pink & Rose (1890, William Morris) affair with Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Pink & Rose was designed by Morris and first produced as a wallpaper in 1890, by Jeffrey & Co. who produced all Morris & Co. wallpapers until 1924. LOVE IS ENOUGH The original paper was hand block printed using two sets of printing blocks to create the vertical pattern repeat of 82cms. MUSIC - as the Emperor and Empress enter

LOVE is enough: though the World be a-waning, This large scale, stylised design depicting intertwining stems of flowering carnations And the woods have no voice but the voice of complaining, and roses has now been adapted as a furnishing fabric that recreates the subtle Though the sky be too dark for dim eyes to discover effects of the transparent inks used to print the original wallpaper. It is printed in The gold-cups and daisies fair blooming thereunder, four colourways, three multi-coloured and one monotone, all on linen/viscose. Though the hills be held shadows, and the sea a dark wonder, And this day draw a veil over all deeds pass’d over, Yet their hands shall not tremble, their feet shall not falter; The void shall not weary, the fear shall not alter These lips and these eyes of the loved and the lover. The Wallpapers

In this charming design, the title phrase of the play appears in Morris’ typeface set Pink & Rose (1890, William Morris) upon a pretty leaf pattern which is based on the wall design in the Green Dining Pink & Rose is once more available as a wallpaper in four beautiful Room at the Victoria & Albert Museum (V&A). It is printed in three colours on colourways to complement the printed fabric. cotton suitable for soft furnishings and upholstery

Daisy (1864, William Morris) Forest (2013, Alison Gee) Inspired by medieval tapestries, William Morris and his wife Jane first Forest is based on ‘The Forest Tapestry’ designed by William Morris, Philip embroidered daisy motifs in 1860 for their home, Red House. This homespun Webb and J.H. Dearle, woven in 1887 at Merton Abbey, in South London, by embroidery would subsequently be the catalyst for the later Daisy wallpaper Morris & Co.’s three most senior weavers. of 1864. Although Daisy was the second wallpaper to be designed by William Morris (the first beingT rellis in 1862), it was the first Morris & Co. wallpaper to be hand block printed and proved to be one of the most popular of all Morris regarded tapestry as the highest form of textile design and used traditional ‘The Firm’s’ wallpapers. methods of high-warp tapestry weaving in his workshops. ‘The Forest Tapestry’ is regarded as one of Morris & Co.’s most successful compositions and is now owned by the V&A. It depicts scrolling acanthus leaves, a lion, peacock, hare and fox, In the original design, bunches of daisies and ranunculuses were set upon a ground amongst bunches of wild flowers. of small scattered tufts of grass. In this version, the design has been simplified by removing the background. It is available in four colourways including two original colourways found in the Morris & Co. Archive. This digitally printed adaptation of the beautiful tapestry takes some of the most charming elements and combines them with other references to create a repeating design in four colourways; two on linen/viscose and two on velvet that can be used in both contemporary and traditional settings, as a wall hanging, curtains or on Acanthus (1874, William Morris) upholstery. The outstanding Acanthus block printed wallpaper was designed by Morris and first registered in 1874. It is one of his most instantly recognisable designs and marks the beginning of a period in which Morris created large-scale designs Bamboo (1872, E.W. Godwin) for wallpaper. These often featured layered patterns and rich colours with vigorous curves and scrolling foliage giving a three-dimensional quality. Bamboo has been adapted from a design by the multi-talented architect, designer, antiquary, theatrical producer, writer and critic, E.W. Godwin. Like Morris, Godwin was dedicated to beautifying the home whilst promoting a This reproduction of Acanthus features two colourways based on the healthful domestic environment. Oscar Wilde referred to him as ‘One of the original intense rich tones for which Morris is renowned, together with three new most artistic spirits of this century in England’. Godwin was highly influenced by colourways in light and clean architectural hues. Japanese design and often used bamboo motifs in his works.

The wallpaper was originally block printed in 1872 by Jeffrey & Co., who also Larkspur (1875, William Morris) printed Morris & Co. wallpapers at this time. Small colour samples of the original The original Larkspur pattern was created by Morris as a single colour block papers can be found in the Jeffrey & Co. log books in the Morris & Co. Archive. print wallpaper first issued in 1872. In 1875 Morris redrew the pattern (named Light Larkspur) incorporating 12 printing blocks and thereby giving This adaptation of Bamboo is taken from the original hand-painted more colour and depth to the design which became an instant success and far more watercolour design housed in the V&A. The delicate lines and tone work in the popular than the original monochrome version. painting of this document have been reproduced in the fabric version. It is printed in three colours on linen/viscose. It is one of Morris’ prettiest and most charming designs with delicate flowers © Victoria and Albert Museum, London floating amongst spiralling leaves set upon a background of dainty dots. It is available in four softly multicoloured colourways. Chrysanthemum (1877, William Morris) image captions WOODWORK Silverflake 47-7P Designed by Morris and first printed in 1877,C hrysanthemum was cover CHAIR Forest 222535 piped in heavily influenced by the national flower of Japan. Morris was well aware of Ruskin DRUSRU329 13. WALLPAPER Bird and Pomegranate 212538, WOODWORK Dusky White 4-13P Japanese decorative art, particularly following the 1862 International Exhibition 1. WALLPAPER Chrysanthemum 212548, in London that exposed him to an oasis of Japanese artefacts. CHAIR Woodford Plaid DMORWP302 piped 14. WALLPAPER Bird and Pomegranate in Ruskin DRUSRU322, CUSHION Branch 212538, WOODWORK Dusky White 4-13P 230275 bordered in Ruskin DRUSRU301, 15. WALLPAPER Daisy 212561, CURTAINS To capitalise upon this new fashion, Morris issued Chrysanthemum THROW Woodford Check DMORWC301 Pink and Rose 222531, CHAIR Love block printed on foiled paper which was lacquered, stamped and stencilled in oil 2. WALLPAPER Leicester 212542 is Enough 222519 piped in Ruskin colour, a technique perfected by Jeffrey & Co. to simulate the expensive Japanese DRUSRU314, CUSHIONS ON CHAIR 3. CUSHIONS IN LEFT COLUMN FROM Leather Papers imported by Arthur Sanderson. FROM LEFT Ruskin DRUSRU317, Pink and TOP Love is Enough 222518, Lodden Rose 222531, CUSHIONS ON BED FROM 222525 backed in Ruskin DRUSRU302, FRONT Love is Enough 222519 piped in CUSHIONS IN RIGHT COLUMN FROM Chrysanthemum was also printed using the less ornate hand block Ruskin DRUSRU314, Pink and Rose 222531 TOP Bamboo 222528 backed in Ruskin printing method and it is from this that Morris & Co. has now recreated the piped in Ruskin DRUSRU318, BEDSPREAD DRUSRU314, Lodden 222521 backed in Jane’s Daisy 230345 trimmed in Ruskin design in five colourways. Ruskin DRUSRU327, Lodden 222524 backed DRUSRU318, FLAT SHEET Mandarin in Ruskin DRUSRU306, Love is Enough Flowers from the Sanderson Bedlinen 222520 backed in Ruskin DRUSRU302, Collection, PILLOWCASES Plain Dye White FABRICS IN LEFT COLUMN FROM from the Sanderson Bedlinen Collection, Strawberry Thief (1883, William Morris) TOP Lodden 222525, Love is Enough THROW (ON BASKET) Woodford Plaid 222518, Lodden 222524, Love is Enough Strawberry Thief, first registered in 1883, is one ofW illiam Morris’ DHIGWP304, WOODWORK Crystal Grey 222520, Love is Enough 222519, Ruskin 46-19P most famous designs for fabric and was originally indigo discharge printed at DRUSRU314, Ruskin DRUSRU313, Merton Abbey. Morris was inspired to design Strawberry Thief after FABRICS IN RIGHT COLUMN FROM 16. WALLPAPER Daisy 212561, watching thrushes (an English Bird) stealing strawberries from the kitchen garden TOP Bamboo 222528, Lodden 222521, CURTAINS Pink and Rose 222531, of his countryside home, Kelmscott Manor, in Oxfordshire. Although this design Ruskin DRUSRU306, Ruskin DRUSRU302, CHAIR Love is Enough 222519 piped in was one of the most expensive printed furnishings available from Morris & Co., it Ruskin DRUSRU317 Ruskin DRUSRU314, CUSHION Ruskin DRUSRU317, WOODWORK Crystal Grey became one of the most popular. 4. CURTAIN Forest 222534 46-19P 5. CURTAIN Forest 222534, CHAIRS 17. CUSHIONS FROM FRONT Love Branch 230279, WALL Gale Cloud 30-18D This launch sees the debut of Strawberry Thief as a wallpaper. It has is Enough 222519 piped in Ruskin been lovingly reproduced to reflect the very essence ofW illiam Morris’ original 6. WALLPAPER Strawberry Thief 212564, DRUSRU314, Pink and Rose 222531 piped creation and is available in three colourways that co-ordinate with the printed fabric CUSHION Strawberry Thief 220312 in Ruskin DRUSRU318, BEDSPREAD Jane’s launched in 2011. bordered in Brianza DBRZBR321, NAPKIN Daisy 230345, FLAT SHEET Mandarin ON CHAIR Liffey DLIFLI318, NAPKINS Flowers from the Sanderson Bedlinen ON TABLE FROM TOP Liffey DLIFLI302 Collection, PILLOWCASES Plain Dye White and Liffey DLIFLI321, WOODWORK Quill from the Sanderson Bedlinen Collection Grey 47-10M Leicester (1912, John Henry Dearle) 18. WALLPAPER Daisy 212561, 7. CHAIR Lodden 222522 piped in Ruskin CUSHIONS FROM FRONT Love is Enough Leicester, designed by John Henry Dearle in 1912 as a block printed DRUSRU313, CURTAIN Bamboo 222526, 222519 piped in Ruskin DRUSRU314, wallpaper, was inspired by Morris’ earlier design Bachelors Button of WALLS Timberline 43-18D, WOODWORK Pink and Rose 222531 piped in Ruskin 1892. Quill Grey 47-10M DRUSRU318, BEDSPREAD Jane’s Daisy 8. CURTAIN & PELMET Bamboo 222526 230345 trimmed in Ruskin DRUSRU318, trimmed in Wide Curtain Braid 232207, FLAT SHEET Mandarin Flowers from William Morris first employed J.H. Dearle as a teenage assistant in the Morris SOFA Ruskin DRUSRU313 piped in Ruskin the Sanderson Bedlinen Collection, & Co. shop on London’s Oxford Street and by the 1880s Dearle was not only DRUSRU307, CHAIR Lodden 222522 piped PILLOWCASES Plain Dye White from the creating wallpaper designs, but also patterns for printed textiles, embroideries and in Ruskin DRUSRU313, FOOTSTOOL Sanderson Bedlinen Collection, THROW tapestries. In 1896 Dearle was appointed as Art Director of Morris & Co. and Brianza DBRZBR325, CUSHION ON ON BASKET Woodford Plaid DHIGWP304, during his career was responsible for designing some of the best loved and most CHAIR Brianza DBRZBR309, CUSHIONS WOODWORK Crystal Grey 46-19P enduring Morris & Co. designs. ON SOFA FROM LEFT Woodford 19. WALLPAPER Daisy 212561, CURTAINS Check DHIGWC303 bordered in Ruskin Pink and Rose 222531, CHAIR Love DRUSRU309, Bamboo 222526 piped in is Enough 222519 piped in Ruskin Leicester is a large scale multicoloured design that illustrates the Morris Ruskin DRUSRU307, Bluebell 220333, DRUSRU314, CUSHIONS FROM LEFT legacy, featuring scrolling acanthus leaves with an under-layer of smaller flowers Woodford Plaid DHIGWP303 piped in Ruskin DRUSRU317, Pink and Rose 222531, and foliage. It is available in four striking colourways. Brianza DBRZBR309, CUSHION IN BEDSPREAD Jane’s Daisy 230345 trimmed FOREGROUND Bluebell 220329 backed in in Ruskin DRUSRU318, THROW ON Ruskin DRUSRU313, WALLS Timberline 43- BASKET Woodford Plaid DHIGWP304, 18D, WOODWORK Quill Grey 47-10M WOODWORK Crystal Grey 46-19P Bird & Pomegranate (1926, Unattributed) 9. WALLPAPER Acanthus 212552, 20. Original log book page showing BAMBOO CHAISE Ruskin DRUSRU317, CUSHIONS from the Morris & Co. Archive. By the 1920s the market place was demanding plain and textured walls, yet FROM LEFT Ruskin DRUSRU328, 21-25. Showing the design and print process of despite market trends, Bird & Pomegranate was issued in 1927. It Ruskin DRUSRU301 trimmed in Ruskin BAMBOO. The fabric is printed in Lancashire DRUSRU317, Woodford Check DHIGWC304 was one of the last patterned wallpaper designs to be issued by Morris & Co. and by a sister company of Morris & Co. although possibly designed by Dearle, it is not attributed, its origins clearly stem backed in Ruskin DRUSRU316, SKIRTING from one of the first wallpapers issued by the business, namelyF ruit. Oyster White 4-15P 26. Designer Alison Gee painting FOREST. 10. WALLPAPER Larkspur 212557, 27. Matching the design LODDEN to the BEDSPREAD Lily Leaf DMCOLI207 original pieces of fabric from the Morris & Co. The design shows birds amidst branches of foliage and pomegranate fruits, some trimmed in Pleated Ruffle 232251, Archive. opening to reveal their seeds. It is available in four colourways including one on a CUSHIONS FROM FRONT Lily Leaf 28. The original Morris & Co.wood block and stunning metallic ground. DMCOLI205 backed in Ruskin DRUSRU303, wallpaper of Leicester from the Archive. Ruskin DRUSRU309 bordered in Lily 29. Most of the original wood blocks have Leaf DMCOLI207 with button in Ruskin survived and are part of the Morris & Co. DRUSRU317, PILLOWCASES Plain Dye Archive. Parchment from the Sanderson Bedlinen Collection, WOODWORK Grey Birch Lt. 30, 31, 33-37. Showing the printing process 47-2P of Chrysanthemum. The wallpaper is printed in Leicestershire by a sister company 11. CHAIR Pink and Rose 222530 piped in of Morris & Co. Ruskin DRUSRU306, CURTAINS Ruskin DRUSRU317 trimmed in Picot Braid 232196, 32. Examples of surface print rollers showing CUSHION Ruskin DRUSRU324 trimmed in THISTLE on the right. Flanged Cord 232274, WALLPAPER Pink back cover CHAIR Forest 222535 piped and Rose 212569, in Ruskin DRUSRU329 12. WALLPAPER Pink and Rose 212569, CURTAINS (just seen) Ruskin DRUSRU317 trimmed in Picot Braid 232196,

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