A design by the artistic hands of John Henry Dearle, Cornflower is a bold composition in his signature vine-like style. The central floral motifs and characteristic dotted ground remain true to Dearle's distinctive approach. An inscription in the margin of the original archive document reads, "Will something like this do / for the suggested staircase paper / a la vine tapestry? / H.D." signaling the wonderful artist-to-artist connection this collection embraces across the centuries. Printed on 100% hemp cloth, Cornflower is a celebration of florals, featuring tulips, acanthus, daisies and, of course, the cornflower itself. PRODUCT INFORMATION Composition: 100% Hemp Width: 54 inches (137.2 cm) Vertical Pattern Repeat: 25.3 inches (64.3 cm) Horizontal Pattern Repeat: 13.5 inches (34.3 cm) Pattern Match: Straight Match Martindale: 20,000 Weight: 300 gsm Domestic Usage: Upholstery, Curtains, Blinds, Cushions Contract Usage: Curtains, Cushions Collection: The Unfinished Works Fabrics Design Code Rose/Woad MHTF227355, Russet/Forest MHTF227356, Lemon/Sage MHTF227357 *Please note that fabric cannot be returned *Sold by the yard ABOUT MORRIS & CO. As a political theorist, publisher, environmental campaigner, poet, as well as an outstanding designer, William Morris (1834–1896) was one of the single most influential figures of the nineteenth century. Under his direction Morris & Co. grew to the status of Arts & Crafts icon that it remains to this day. Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co. (1861–1875) was a furnishings and decorative arts manufacturer and retailer founded by the artist and designer William Morris with friends from the Pre-Raphaelites. With its successor Morris & Co. (1875–1940) the firm's medieval-inspired aesthetic and respect for hand-craftsmanship and traditional textile arts had a profound influence on the decoration of churches and houses into the early 20th century. Although its most influential period was during the flourishing of the Arts and Crafts Movement in the 1880s and 1890s, Morris & Co. remained in operation in a limited fashion from World War I until its closure in 1940. The firm's designs are still sold today under licenses given to Sanderson & Sons.
