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-0001	We photographed this object.
1929	Work on this object began.
1935	We acquired this object.
1939	Work on this object ended.
2012	We photographed this object.
2024	You found it!

Textile, Corncockle

This is a Textile. It was designed by William Morris and made by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is dated ca. 1934 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc..

A drawing design for a tile in graphite, brush and tempera. It is drawn on oiled translucent paper. The drawing has a thick yellow border. The top-left of the border is stamped with the text “17 George Street Morris Hanover Square London” The bottom-part of the border has the following handwritten text “5” x 5” - 3/3 Each” and the text “Also made 6” x 6” 4/3 each” below it. The main illustration is saturated with flowers and leaves. Two small flowers with details in the middle drawn in white. Both flowers are connected to leaves and stems which swirls and waves in a cohesive manner in relation to the overall tile design. On the right is a large flower but only 2/3 of its left side is illustrated before being cut off by the border.

Drawing, Design for a Tile, 1917–40
graphite, brush and tempera on oiled translucent paper.
Gift of Robert W. Friedel.
1941-74-11

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 68.5 x 95 cm (26 15/16 x 37 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Cowtan and Tout stamp on border. Border stamped: REGD MORRIS & COMPANY

Cite this object as

Textile, Corncockle; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Made by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; England; cotton; Warp x Weft: 68.5 x 95 cm (26 15/16 x 37 3/8 in.); Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; 1935-23-27

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2BZSe/
Accession Number 1935-23-27
Object ID 18340077