Strawberry Thief

Morris, William

1883

cotton (textile), block printing, discharge printing

Victoria and Albert Museum

A repeating pattern of birds, strawberries, and flowers on a dark blue background. The birds are depicted in profile, facing inwards, with orange and yellow plumage. Strawberries and various floral elements fill the spaces between the birds. 'Strawberry Thief', furnishing fabric, printed cotton, British, designed by William Morris, made by Morris & Co., 1883