The Metropolitan Museum's elegant scarf is inspired by the John Henry Dearle (British, 1860-1932) 1896 wallpaper design titled “Compton”. Dearle was a British textile and stained-glass designer who was a chief designer of the William Morris interior design firm Morris & Co.
The scarf features the different shades that evoke the botanical and floral design of the original wallpaper.
Silk crepe de chine. 64” x 18". Dry Clean Only.
From the Metropolitan Museum of Art Collection
Description
The Metropolitan Museum's elegant scarf is inspired by the John Henry Dearle (British, 1860-1932) 1896 wallpaper design titled “Compton”. John Henry Dearle was a British textile and stained-glass designer who was a chief designer of the William Morris interior design firm Morris & Co. The scarf features the different shades that evoke the botanical and floral design of the original wallpaper. Silk crepe de chine. 64” x 18".