By May Morris

 

 
 
A mahogany framed cheval screen, circa 1890
The silk embroidery's design attributed to May Morris (1861-1938)
Manufacture attributed to Morris & Co (1862-1940)
 
Embroidered panel 51cm X 65cm (20" X 25½")
 
£1,450
 
William Morris' younger daugther May managed Morris & Co's Embroidery department from 1885-1896.
 

 

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