Yale Center for British Art

Title:

V and A : "how was it made."

Alternate Title(s):

Victoria and Albert : "how was it made?"

Published / Created:

London : Automatic Television, [2004]

Physical Description:

1 DVD : color ; 4 3/4 in.

Holdings:

Reference Library
DVD 306

Copyright Status:

Classification:

Videos

Notes:

Produced by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Block-printing William Morris, wallpaper.

This three-minute film shows the process of printing Morris wallpaper using the original wood blocks. Thirty different blocks were used to print this pattern, designed by William Morris in 1874. Each separate color requires a different block.

Subject Terms:

Morris, William, 1834–1996. | Block printing -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Wallpaper -- Great Britain -- 19th century.

Contributors:

Leong, Michele. | Victoria and Albert Museum, producer.