The William Morris Society
About William Morris
William Morris (1834 – 1896) was an artist, a craftsman, poet, scholar, and a revolutionary thinker. Today, he may be best known for his wallpaper and fabric patterns, but his work transformed Victorian England’s view on craftsmanship, design and fashion.
Morris became one of the most influential figures in the Arts and Crafts movement, a movement that advocated individuality and know-how over the mass production and uniformity of the industrialism.
The William Morris Society
The William Morris Society, established in 1955, is a cultural institution dedicated to safeguarding and preserving the heritage of William Morris, and to make his work available for future generations.
The Society operates from its museum in London, located in Morris’s home in Hammersmith. The collections contain Morris’s original works, manuscripts, and his personal artifacts. The archives also include works by May Morris as well as John Henry Dearle, Morris’s assistant, and later associate.
The William Morris Society is actively engaging in educational initiatives, and promotes awareness of Morris’s contributions to art, design, social reform and his impact on the Arts and Crafts movement. It also serves museums around the world for Morris’s works to be exhibited for all to enjoy.
Read more at williammorrissociety.org
Unique Patterns namned the agent of The William Morris Society and the Morris archive
The William Morris Society has engaged Unique Patterns to represent the society and the complete works of William Morris for commercial collaborations, on a worldwide basis. This includes the full catalogue of William Morris’s creative material from the Society’s collections.
Through careful digitization, Unique Patterns will open doors to rarely seen material in a commercial setting. Unique Patterns is licensing the works of William Morris together with The William Morris Society. All collaborations will combine the works of William Morris and the mark of the society.
Why work with Unique Patterns and The William Morris Society?
William Morris archive access
Gain access to the full body of works by William Morris. This includes art, sketches, embroideries, patterns, prints and more.
Digitized classic patterns
Classic prints and patterns are undergoing careful digitization by Unique Patterns in collaboration with The William Morris Society.
Rare pieces
The mediabank will cater for different levels of collaboration commitments. Rare pieces of art are available only to a select number of partners.
Art history and storytelling
Collaborate closely with the Society’s curators to understand the full extent and context of William Morris’s history and works.
Re-imagined artwork
Artwork may be re-imagined, and colorways changed, with the approval of the Proprietor.
Brands collaborating with The William Morris Society
Interested in a collaboration with The William Morris Society?
Please get in touch with us to discuss brand collaborations or licensing opportunities. Looking forward to hear from you!
