No photographs were allowed at the Cincinnati museum, but I did catch this photo of a pearled dog collar before I realized:
Can you imagine how a dog collar like that survived to be shared today?I also found these images from the exhibit on Flickr.
The event also featured a few Mucha posters, which my friends and I enjoyed:
(Note: These posters were in an area of items owned by Cincinnati, so photography was allowed)But the highlight of the exhibit by far to me was my viewing of my first Morris & Co. / William Morris textile. I was giddy to see his handiwork in person for the first time.
I even posed next to my favorite pattern, Peacock and Dragon. I had no idea the pattern was so HUGE on this one! The stand said that it was made for a wall covering. If only....
How wonderful, Grace!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing about your special pilgrimage.
Such beautiful Morris textiles!
I love all the photos ... but, especially the last one. Your hair ... and expression next to the gorgeous Peacock and Dragon pattern ... Lovely!
All the best.
Oh marvellous!!
ReplyDeleteCame across a gorgeous set of cards today,four different patterns in a boxed set of twenty.Such a treat but a bit dear for me.Admired it so much!
Here we have the wonder of a house called Carrick Hill owned by a couple who were Morris & Co's biggest customers outside Britain.The Movement had a good run for it's money in Adelaide and we still enjoy the benefits.
Cathy, you're so sweet! Thank you. I was enraptured by the fabric.
ReplyDeleteVon, that sounds so wonderful! I hope someday to be able to visit England itself to see all of the beautiful houses with Morris & Co's work incorporated into the actual design.
It was a joy to see how special this was for you! So glad you and your friends were able to have this experience.
ReplyDeleteall gorgeous photos! you must go to the saint louis museum of art-so much art nouveau goodness there not to mention an saint peter's amazing basilica and gorgeous gardens and a fun town. and, when you get back to england you will be all ready to visit liberty and the morris houses. for me, it is especially amazing to see all the wood blocks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful c! I have such a weakness for art nouveau jewellery. Wonderful photos and I really enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry... my last comment was supposed to read, "What a wonderful collection". I'm not quite sure what happened, but I hope it makes more sense now!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kristia! Art Nouveau jewelry really is stunning, isn't it? A little story in every piece...
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