Morris Manor Table Runner

 

Several periodicals appealed to fans of the Arts & Crafts movement in the early 20th century. Often illustrated with striking cover art or small vignettes they are a good source for design ideas.

Bookplate by Margaret Steele in The Craftsman

1896

Above a sketch signed Jordan with a tulip and two sunflowers.

Design that would make an Arts & Crafts-style appliqued table runner or wall panel.

A pattern of sorts

I drew it up with prints from my next William Morris reproduction Morris Manor, which the sales force is showing to shops now for later delivery.

For ideas see The Craftsman, the British magazine The Studio and the American Roycrofter.

Bibliography of periodicals:

https://www.arthistoryresearch.net/journals10.htm

From Morris Manor