Utrecht Velvet (retailed from c.1871)

William Morris Gallery, London Borough of Waltham Forest | ©

Details

Date: retailed from c.1871
Dimensions: 23.8 x 63.5
Object Type: textile
Material: velvet
Technique: stamped and embossed
Catalogue number: F57
Retailer: Morris & Co.
Credit notes: Presented by Miss F.J. Lefroy, 1951

William Morris revived this older deisgn for a velvet. Probably adapted from a range produced by J. Aldam Heaton, Manchester (Linda Parry, William Morris Textiles, 2013). The pattern was available from Morris & Co in at least 14 colourways and was used as upholstery fabric.