Lot Essay
"Peacock and Dragon" was designed by William Morris in 1878; see Linda Parry, William Morris Textiles, p152, plate 30.
Details
"Peacock and Dragon", a woollen curtain, woven in green, blue and rust, with a repeating pattern of mythical animals amongst scrolling leaves--73in x 50in.; another curtain woven in blue, grey and rust--79in x 54in., and a matching fragment, all late 19th century (3)