Strawberry Thief

Morris, William

1883

cotton (textile), block printing, discharge printing

Victoria and Albert Museum

A repeating pattern of birds and floral motifs on a blue background. The birds are depicted in profile, facing inwards in pairs, with stylized wings and tails. The floral elements include stylized flowers, leaves, and berries. 'Strawberry Thief', furnishing fabric, block-printed cotton, designed by William Morris for Morris & Co., British, 1883