Rug
John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932)
Category
Carpets, rugs and mats
Date
1905
Materials
Wool
Measurements
955 mm (W)3100 mm (Length)
Collection
Standen House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 1214935.1
Summary
One of a pair of bordered Axminster rugs, with an orange centre and patterned border of red, blue, beige and mustard. Made and supplied by Morris and Co in 1906. It was possibly designed by J H Dearle, artistic director of Morris and Co at this time. (They were originally on the landing at the top of the staircase; modern replacement copies are 1215344.1-2).
Makers and roles
John Henry Dearle (1860 - 1932), designer Morris & Co., manufacturer