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May MorrisWW-1888-157697
1888·Silk, warp-float faced twill weave; embroidered in satin and stem stitches·Overall: 263.9 × 120.9 cm (103 7/8 × 47 5/8 in.); Embroidery: 257.2 × 113 cm (101 1/4 × 44 1/2 in.)
Gift of Mrs. John J. Glessner
Catalogue
- Year
- 1888
- Dimensions
- Overall: 263.9 × 120.9 cm (103 7/8 × 47 5/8 in.); Embroidery: 257.2 × 113 cm (101 1/4 × 44 1/2 in.)
- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Artist
- May Morris
Artist
May Morris
Installation
Mary "May" Morris was an English artisan, embroidery designer, jeweller, socialist, and editor. She was the younger daughter of the Pre-Raphaelite artist and designer William Morris and embroiderer and artists' model Jane Morris.
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- May Morris
- Year
- 1888
- Dimensions
- Overall: 263.9 × 120.9 cm (103 7/8 × 47 5/8 in.); Embroidery: 257.2 × 113 cm (101 1/4 × 44 1/2 in.)
- Watts ID
- WW-1888-157697
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- Collection
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Source
- aic
- Reference
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- Status
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