Horn Poppy wallpaper

Details

Date: designed c.1885, printed 1885-1920
Object Type: wallpaper
Material: paper
Catalogue number: B155
Designer: Morris | May | 1862 | 1938
Retailer: Morris & Co.
Manufacturer: Jeffrey & Co.
Credit notes: Presented by Mr Peter Jamieson, 2013

Horn Poppy was one of three Morris & Co. wallpapers designed by May Morris before concentrating solely on embroidery production. The pattern consists of Horned Poppy flowers against a dotted background, a decorative effect also employed by William Morris in his wallpaper designs. The repeat is 51cm.

This roll was originally purchased to decorate a house in Salisbury sometime between 1875-1920, but evidently not used.