The William Morris Society Collection

Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896), c. 1886. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of William Morris (1834-1896), c. 1886. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Honeysuckle. Decorative fabric, 1876. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Strawberry Thief. Decorative fabric, 1883. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Strawberry Thief. Decorative fabric, 1883. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Pink and Poppy. Wallpaper design, 1880. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Pink and Poppy. Wallpaper design, 1880. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Pink and Poppy. Wallpaper, 1881. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Pink and Poppy. Wallpaper, 1881. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Blue floral motif. Tile, 1870s-1880s. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Blue floral motif. Tile, 1870s-1880s. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Grafton. Wallpaper design, ca. 1883. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Grafton. Wallpaper design, ca. 1883. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Artichoke. Rug, c. 1880. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Artichoke. Rug, c. 1880. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Larkspur. Wallpaper, 1874. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Larkspur. Wallpaper, 1874. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Birds. Decorative fabric, 1878. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Birds. Decorative fabric, 1878. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Trellis. Wallpaper, 1862. Creator: Morris, William (1834-1896)
Trellis. Wallpaper, 1862. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Decorative fabric, 1876. Creator: Morris, William, Morris Tapestry Works (1834-1896)
Decorative fabric, 1876. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Daisy (Marguerite), block-printed wallpaper, 1862. Creator: Morris, William, Morris Tapestry Works
Daisy (Marguerite), block-printed wallpaper, 1862. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Decorative fabric, 1883. Creator: Morris, William, Morris Tapestry Works (1834-1896)
Decorative fabric, 1883. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Decorative fabric, 1884. Creator: Morris, William, Morris Tapestry Works (1834-1896)
Decorative fabric, 1884. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

Decorative fabric, 1880. Creator: Morris, William, Morris Tapestry Works (1834-1896)
Decorative fabric, 1880. Found in the Collection of The William Morris Society

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The William Morris Society is a celebration of the extraordinary talent and creativity of William Morris, a renowned artist, designer, and writer from the 19th century. His works continue to captivate audiences with their timeless beauty and intricate details. One of his notable creations is the Honeysuckle decorative fabric from 1876. This exquisite design showcases Morris' love for nature, as delicate honeysuckle flowers intertwine in a mesmerizing pattern. It reflects his belief in incorporating natural elements into art. Another masterpiece by Morris is the Strawberry Thief decorative fabric from 1883. Inspired by observing birds stealing strawberries from his garden, this design features intricate bird motifs amidst luscious foliage. The attention to detail and vibrant colors make it an enchanting piece. Morris also ventured into wallpaper designs like Pink and Poppy (1880) and Grafton (ca. 1883). These wallpapers display his signature style characterized by rich floral patterns that bring life to any space they adorn. In addition to fabrics and wallpapers, Morris also created stunning rugs such as Artichoke (c. 1880). This rug showcases his ability to transform everyday objects into artistic masterpieces through its intricate artichoke motif woven with utmost precision. The society also holds dear portraits of William Morris himself, including one dating back to around 1886 where he appears dignified yet approachable - capturing both his creative spirit and intellectual depth. With each creation attributed to him – be it tiles like Blue Floral Motif or Larkspur Wallpaper – we witness how Morris seamlessly blended traditional craftsmanship with innovative designs that still resonate today. Through exhibitions, lectures, workshops, and events organized by The William Morris Society, visitors can immerse themselves in the world of this visionary artist who believed in creating beautiful things for all aspects of life while championing social reform alongside aesthetic pursuits.