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Sidewall, Indian
This is a sidewall. It was created by Morris & Co. and designed by William Morris. It is dated 1863–70 and we acquired it in 1941. Its medium is block-printed on paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.
This object was
donated by
Robert W. Friedel.
It is credited Gift of Robert W. Friedel.
Its dimensions are
21 x 66 cm (8 1/4 x 26 in.)
It is inscribed
"Indian" is an adaptation that William Morris made from Indian designs. It was probably inspired by a Coromandel painted cotton bedspread or a Gujerate embroidered coverlet or tablecover. Printing of this pattern requires four woodblocks.
Cite this object as
Sidewall, Indian; Morris & Co. (United Kingdom); Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); England; block-printed on paper; 21 x 66 cm (8 1/4 x 26 in.) ; Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1941-74-24