talented apprentice John Henry Dearle in 1896.
John Dearle, who managed Morris and Company's block printing operations at Merton Abbey was the person who succeeded Morris as director of the company. Compton was actually created for the famous Compton Hall near Wolverhampton. Tulips and poppies are woven into a rich, flowing pattern, This version shows more texture and characteristics similar to the traditional block print style. Message us for resizing requests. For other colorways see the SalvageScapes store collection COMPTON - WILLIAM MORRIS