William Morris: Pattern & Design (V&A) - Softcover

Lister, Jenny

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0500481164 ISBN 13: 9780500481165

Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd, 2025

Synopsis

A fabulous visual reference of William Morris’s extensive range of textile and wallpaper designs and a covetable gift book for all Morris aficionados and anyone with a love of exquisitely designed patterns

About this title

About the Author

Jenny Lister, the author of the book’s introduction, is a curator of textiles and fashion at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, specializing in the 19th century. She was a contributor to the highly acclaimed book May Morris: Arts & Crafts Designer, published by Thames & Hudson in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum (2022).

From the Back Cover

This extensively illustrated sourcebook brings together nearly 400 of William Morris's ingenious textile and wallpaper patterns, arranged decade by decade, while offering a fascinating overview of Morris's work and a compelling glimpse into his life. Featured are famous designs such as Trellis (1862), Honeysuckle (1876), and Strawberry Thief (1883), alongside lesser-known patterns by Morris and Morris & Co. designers including May Morris, Kate Faulkner, and John Henry Dearle. This invaluable visual reference will inspire and inform designers, illustrators, and Morris aficionados everywhere, as well as anyone interested in visual and material culture.

Edition details

• Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0500481164
• ISBN 13: 9780500481165
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 328