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Fragment, Diagonal Trail

This is a Fragment. It was company: Morris & Company, Decorators Ltd. and designed by John Henry Dearle and made by Merton Abbey. It is dated 1893 and we acquired it in 1951. Its technique is woven on hand-loom jacquard. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Robert W. Friedel. It is credited Gift of Robert W. Friedel.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 41.5 x 29 cm (16 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Fragment, Diagonal Trail; Designed by John Henry Dearle (British, 1860–1932); Company: Morris & Company, Decorators Ltd.; Made by Merton Abbey; England; H x W: 41.5 x 29 cm (16 5/16 x 11 7/16 in.); Gift of Robert W. Friedel; 1951-103-2

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