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William Morris Strawberry Thief Tea Towel
William Morris (1834–1896)

William Morris Strawberry Thief Tea Towel

After Strawberry Thief, 1883 · Arts and Crafts Movement
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Registered in 1883 and printed about 1917–23 at Merton Abbey Tapestry Works (British, founded 1881), Strawberry Thief, featured on our tea towel, is one of William Morris's (British, 1834–1896) most iconic creations. The inspiration for this kaleidoscopic textile in the Museum's holdings was derived from the designer's country home, Kelmscott Manor, where a community of thieving thrushes would pluck the strawberries from his garden.

Maker
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Materials
55% linen/45% cotton
Dimensions
28''L x 18''W
Period
19th Century
Category
Kitchen & Dining
William Morris
About the artist
William Morris

textile designer, artist, writer, printer (1834–1896)

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