Metropolitan Museum of Art, William Morris, "Compton" Silk Oblong Scarf, Imported, 64 Inches Long
Fabric type: 100% SilkCare instructions: Dry Clean OnlyThe Metropolitan Museum’s elegant scarf is inspired by the John Henry Dearle (British, 1860-1932) 1896 wallpaper design titled “Compton”. Dearle was a British textile and stained-glass designer who was a chief designer of the William Morris interior design firm Morris & Co.The scarf features the different shades that evoke the botanical and floral design of the original wallpaper.Silk crepe de chine. 64” x 18. Dry Clean Only.From the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection