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1929

  • Work on this object began.

1935

  • We acquired this object.

1939

  • Work on this object ended.

2012

2025

  • You found it!

Textile, Corncockle

This is a Textile. It was designed by William Morris and made by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is dated ca. 1934 and we acquired it in 1935. Its medium is cotton and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.. It is credited Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc..

Its dimensions are

Warp x Weft: 68.5 x 95 cm (26 15/16 x 37 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Cowtan and Tout stamp on border. Border stamped: REGD MORRIS & COMPANY

Cite this object as

Textile, Corncockle; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); Made by Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; England; cotton; Warp x Weft: 68.5 x 95 cm (26 15/16 x 37 3/8 in.); Gift of Cowtan & Tout, Inc.; 1935-23-27

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