Originally founded as Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Co. in 1861 by William Morris and Pre-Raphaelite friends. It produced textiles, wallpapers, stained glass and tapestries, mainly with medieval-inspired designs. Our picture shows Morris's strawberry tree wallpaper design.
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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William Morris Company
There is an identical plaque on the side wall of the care home.
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