Shades of William Morris

Today's vintage tablecloth is one I have nicknamed "Shades of William Morris"

William Morris (24 March 1834 – 3 October 1896) was an English textile designer, artist, writer, and socialist associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement.

Morris founded a design firm in partnership with the artist Edward Burne-Jones, and the poet and artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti which profoundly influenced the decoration of churches and houses into the early 20th century. He was also a major contributor to reviving traditional textile arts and methods of production, and one of the founders of the SPAB, now a statutory element in the preservation of historic buildings in the UK.

Some of his wallpaper designs.

This vintage tablecloth reminds me of some of the classic forms seen in Morris' work. More details on this tablescape at the end of today's post.

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Vintage tablecloth from my Tablecloth Database

Contemporary Fiesta in Seamist, Rose, White and Shamrock

Napkin Rings from Crate and Barrel many years ago

Napkins, stemware - Home Goods

Flatware - Deauville

Green Depression Glass is vintage

Votives - Michael's

Round centerplate - Fiestaware 2000 NOP test piece in Seamist

Shakers - vintage Homer Laughlin Rhythm

Vintage Fiesta Light Green Covered Onion Soup Bowl

Crystal footed candy dish w/ 'Pinky' roses from the garden was my Mother's

On the sideboard:

Reproduction Jadite footed cake stands from the defunct Martha By Mail catalog

Pink Homer Laughlin "Kenilworth" bowl and carafe

Vintage Wells Art Glaze covered muffin plate from Homer Laughlin

Contemporary Fiesta "Hostess" bowl in Shamrock

Vintage Harlequin Ball Pitcher

Pink pitcher is vintage Homer Laughlin

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