| Object Number: | C_WDM_0272 | |
| Date: | 1872 - 1907 | |
| Category: | Ceramic, Homecoming, Tile Panel, and Tin-glazed Earthenware | |
| Material: | Tin-glazed Earthenware | |
| Dimensions: | Width 240 mm, Height 1132 mm, Depth 40 mm |
Tin glazed earthenware polychrome tile panel of four 6″ tiles and a 3″ make up piece. Decorated in polychrome with honeysuckle, spotty buds and tendrils on a blue ground. One of a pair.
De Morgan cleverly designed tiles that would work as stand-alone patterns, or that when placed side by side would connect and flow to create a larger frieze. This upright pattern was possibly designed as a tile frieze suitable to be used in a fire surround.
The flat stylised flowers, leaves and buds in this pattern are reminiscent of William Morriss design idiom and it was De Morgans intention to create ceramic patterns which would complement Morris interiors.