Details
A tablecloth
Of fawn satin damask, designed by Walter Crane, woven with an allegory of the five senses in the centre, the border with satyrs, deer, boar and other birds and animals, entwined with oak leaves and acorns, the corners with scallops flanked by dolphins, with twelve matching napkins
the tablecloth 94in. x 110in. (226cm. x 264cm.), the napkins 30½in. x 27in. (73cm. x 65cm.)
Of fawn satin damask, designed by Walter Crane, woven with an allegory of the five senses in the centre, the border with satyrs, deer, boar and other birds and animals, entwined with oak leaves and acorns, the corners with scallops flanked by dolphins, with twelve matching napkins
the tablecloth 94in. x 110in. (226cm. x 264cm.), the napkins 30½in. x 27in. (73cm. x 65cm.)
Further details
Walter Crane (1845-1915) was a prolific painter, book illustrator, writer and designer for textiles, ceramics and wallpapers. He participated in the first exhibition for the Arts and Crafts Exhibition Society in 1888 and was appointed Principal of The Royal Collage of Art in 1988