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Curtain, Peacock and Dragon
This is a Curtain. It was designed by William Morris. It is dated 1878 and we acquired it in 1985. Its medium is wool and its technique is twill with three wefts: dark and light blue used throughout and orange plusolive green in bands. the twill has two binding sequences; 1 z 3 on front and a 1 z 7 on back, producing diagonal ribs. It is a part of the Textiles department.
It is credited Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment.
Its dimensions are
H x W: 257.8 x 160 cm (8 ft. 5 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in.) Repeat H x W: 106.7 x 80 cm (42 in. x 31 1/2 in.)
Cite this object as
Curtain, Peacock and Dragon; Designed by William Morris (British, 1834–1896); England; wool; H x W: 257.8 x 160 cm (8 ft. 5 1/2 in. x 5 ft. 3 in.) Repeat H x W: 106.7 x 80 cm (42 in. x 31 1/2 in.); Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment; 1985-87-1
