Sanderson and the Designs of William Morris illiam Morris did not have any dealings with Sanderson during his lifetime, although his designs are an important part of the firm's output today. Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd were first commissioned to produce wallpapers for Morris & Co. in 1930, and for the next ten years all Morris & Co. papers were printed by hand at Sanderson's wallpaper factory. In 1940, when Morris and Co. went into liquidation, Sanderson bought from the receiver the wallpaper blocks, log books and pattern books which were already in their possession and have continued, ever since, to block-print Morris wallpapers by hand in the traditional manner. Sanderson has the capacity to custom color each design so a particular preference can be accommodated. Some Morris wallpaper designs have been adapted for use an textiles (Sanderson has a printed, woven and tapestry fabric range). In addition, Morris & Co. designs have also been produced as machine-printed wallpapers. Sanderson is only sold through the trade in the US. If you wish to purchase our wallpapers or fabrics, contact your local designer or architect or write for a referral to Sanderson, attn Nancy Picunko 285 Grand Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631 Also see Sanderson's web site at http://www.sanderson-online.co.uk/, and click the "Contact Us" link for more information. Some images to view: Actual block-printing. Original pearwood block and log book. "Fruit" also known as "Pomegranate" 1864. See description below. "Trellis" 1864. This was the first paper designed by William Morris in November of 1862, but the third one issued. This paper is said to have been inspired by looking out his window at Red House. The birds and probably the dragon flies, were added by Philip Webb. "Indian" 1868-70. Morris interpreted a tapestry from India. "Marigold" 1875. This design is a version of Larkspur and was originally designed as a wallpaper and printed chintz fabric. "Chrysanthemum" 1877. This design has a late Japanese influence and was used at Greenfield, a property near Manchester. HOME · LIFE · ART · WRITING · SOCIAL THOUGHT NEWS/EVENTS · JOIN · THE SOCIETY · CONTACT US LAST UPDATE 26 APRIL 2008 · PLEASE REPORT BROKEN LINKS TO WEBMASTER @ MORRISSOCIETY.ORG