V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-01 Dull pattern number FJ050213

pattern number FJ050213

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Archive Inspiration: Designed for a printed cotton

pattern number FJ050212

V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-01 Dull pattern number FJ050213Kilburn's Coral The Victoria & Albert Museum has in its collection a unique album of 223 exquisite watercolour textile designs by William Kilburn. Born in Ireland, he moved to London and worked as a botanical illustrator before establishing himself in the textile industry and ultimately managing his own calico printing factory at Wallington in Surrey. Admired and intimidated by his fellow designers, Kilburn created fantastic and pleasing patterns that