Historical information
The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).
Physical description
Wallpaper sample: ‘Larkspur’ pattern, Foliate design with flowers, red on a paler red background. Original design by Morris in 1872; revised by Morris in 1875. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. Pattern No. 133400.
Inscriptions & markings
Stamped on verso: 133400CI / MADE IN ENGLAND. Inscribed in ink on verso: W. MORRIS / LARKSPUR / 133400 / $7.60
Subjects
References
- William Morris and wallpaper design Victoria & Albert Museum
- Decorating with wallpaper c.1840–1914 National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987
- A brief history of wallpaper
