Individual Blank Greeting Card

Sunflower Tile Design

№ 0801

$7.00

Letterpress in Kent, Connecticut

  • 5" x 7"

$7.00

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The Story Behind This Card

Discover the timeless beauty of Victorian artistry with our Sunflower Tile Design letterpress greeting card. This exquisite blank note card recreates a stunning sunflower tile originally designed by renowned English ceramicist William de Morgan circa 1885, now housed in London's prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum.

This beautiful sunflower motif pays homage to William de Morgan (1839-1917), a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement who worked alongside William Morris. De Morgan was celebrated for his distinctive ceramic tiles featuring intricate botanical designs and unique luster glazes that gave his work a signature shimmering quality. Our letterpress reproduction captures the organic beauty and masterful craftsmanship that made his sunflower tiles so beloved.

Learn more about this card at Artistic Notes

From Artistic Notes William De Morgan William De Morgan (1839-1917) was a renowned English ceramicist. He was a key figure in the Arts and Crafts movement, which emphasized traditional craftsmanship as a reaction to the industrialization of the late 19th century. Morgan attended the Royal Academy of Arts in London, where... Read the full story

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Heavyweight, deckle-edged paper, made in the USA · Inks mixed by hand · Letterpress in Kent, Connecticut ·

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