V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-01 William Morris pattern number 48928

pattern number 48928

The Victoria & Albert Museum has in its collection a unique album of 223 exquisite watercolour textile designs by William Kilburn

the topiary pattern is the epitome of stately opulence and illustrates the stylisation of organic and natural forms that tied the Art Nouveau aesthetic together and characterised English interior design in the early 20th century

pattern number SOC112

V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-01 William Morris pattern number 48928Kilburn's Coral The Victoria & Albert Museum has in its collection a unique album of 223 exquisite watercolour textile designs by William Kilburn. Born in Ireland, he moved to London and worked as a botanical illustrator before establishing himself in the textile industry and ultimately managing his own calico printing factory at Wallington in Surrey. Admired and intimidated by his fellow designers, Kilburn created fantastic and pleasing patterns that