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Honeysuckle

Early 20th century
(British, 1834–1896)
England, Early 20th century
plain weave linen, printed
Overall: 87 x 90.5 cm (34 1/4 x 35 5/8 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Henry Chisholm 1937.697
Location: not on view
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William Morris’s daughter May called Honeysuckle “the most truly Morrisian in character of all his pattern-making . . . the most mysterious and poetic—the very symbol of a garden tangle.” Like many Morris textiles from this period, Honeysuckle has a mirrored pattern. At 29 3/4 inches high and 34 3/4 inches wide, this repeat was unusually broad, spanning almost the entire width of the loom. Morris believed that large patterns were more restful to the eye than small patterns, even when used to decorate modestly sized rooms. Designs from this period are a testament to the delight he took in his garden at Kelmscott Manor; he favored the charm of native English flowers above exotic specimens.
Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle

Early 20th century

William Morris

(British, 1834–1896)
England, Early 20th century

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