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May Morris’s notes and sketches for embroidery lectures (c. 1899-1902)

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Date: c. 1899-1902
Dimensions: 20 x 13
Object Type: archival
Material: pen on paper
Technique: hand-written
Catalogue number: J561i
Artist: Morris | May | 1862 | 1938
Credit notes: Transferred from the Victoria and Albert Museum, whom presented by Dr. Robert Steele

This lecture note dates from May Morris’s time teaching embroidery at Birmingham Municipal School of Art and the Central School of Arts and Crafts in London. The notes and sketches set out her plans for practical lessons, covering design, technique and materials.

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