William Morris and Red House A Collaboration Between Architect and Owne R

Name: William Morris and Red House A Collaboration Between Architect and Owne R
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ISBN: 9781905400010

ISBN-10: 1905400012

ISBN-13: 9781905400010

Edition: 2005

Authors: Jan Marsh, National Trust Books

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Red House occupies a singular place in British architectural history—it was the first and only house that was built for designer William Morris, and it was the first independent architectural commission for his friend, Philip Webb. The challenge of furnishing the house inspired Morris and his Pre-Raphaelite friends to found the design firm of Morris & Co., which was the flagship for what was to become the Arts & Crafts movement. Because of its illustrious first owner, Red House was never forgotten, and a succession of tenants kept Morris’ spirit alive in the house; in 2003, Red House was acquired for the National Trust. This handsome volume provides both the story of Red House and a…

Book details

List price: $45.00
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Publication date: 11/1/2005
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 160
Size: 9.33" wide x 9.76" long x 0.71" tall
Weight: 2.134
Language: English




The First Attempt



In the Beginning



The House



The Interior



The Garden



1860-61 Life in The Early Days



1862-65 Later Days at Red House



Morris and Friends After Red House



1866-1904 Red House After Morris



1905-1945 An Uncertain Future



1946-2002 Private and Public Preservation



Epilogue


Endnotes


Further Reading


Acknowledgements


Places to Visit


Picture Credits


Index