Museum of Linoleum

William Morris Linoleum

Rare Example of William Morris designed Linoleum, 1875

Exhibited in the William Morris Gallery,
Lloyd Park, Forest Road, Walthamstow, London, E17 4PP. 020 8527 3782

Information for exhibit reads as follows:

'Corticone Floor Cloth', 1875
William Morris (1834 - 1896) for Morris and Company
Printed Linoleum

This is Morris's first design for any type of floor covering, and his only design for Linoleum. Probably made by Nairns of Kircaldy, it was available in two colourways. This rare example was rescued from a 'skip' in Oxford.
N16. Presented 1989

Please contact the Museum of Linoleum for details of an exclusive opportunity to purchase our 'die-cut, digitally printed facsimile' produced for the 'New News From Nowhere' exhibition (William Morris Gallery, February 21st - April 8th). £4.99 U.K. P+P incl.