William Morris Textiles

by Linda Parry

W illiam Morris Textiles was the first comprehensive survey of the many hundreds of original, colorful textiles produced by William Morris (1834–1896) and the two commercial companies he founded and managed. To this day it remains the authority in the field, and this revised edition has been completely rewritten, reorganized, and expanded with beautiful new photography. Morris expert Linda Parry provides new insight into the embroideries, printed and woven textiles, carpets, and tapestries produced by Morris & Co., giving in-depth information about their design and manufacture. The varied, often highly specialized processes involved are discussed in detail, as are Morris’s working methods. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this is the unparalleled study of the subject.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, History

304 pages, Hardcover

First published March 16, 1983

About the author

Linda Parry is former Deputy Keeper of the Department of Furniture, Textiles and Fashion at the V&A, where she worked for over thirty years. She is the author of Textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement (1988) and British Textiles from 1850 to 1900 (1993), and editor of William Morris (1996). Among the exhibitions she curated at the V&A are Textiles of the Arts and Crafts Movement (1988) and William Morris (1996); she also acted as consultant on International Arts and Crafts (V&A 2005).

Reviews

[Lydia · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good review of Morris history and all those involved with him in creating embroideries, tapestries, carpets, textiles and upholstery. Includes a catalog of repeating textiles. Many photos of houses designed/outfitted in the 1880s, including a first class room on the Titantic.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Would someone kindly help with a thumbnail?

[Andrea Engle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative. Glorious color plates. Definite source book for research.