Morris, May, 1862-1938

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May Morris was the younger daughter of William and Jane Morris. She was a skilled embroiderer, teaching embroidery and running Morris & Co.'s embroidery department. She became an important figure in the Arts & Crafts movement, and joined her father in actively promoting socialism. Her introductions to the twenty-four volume set of Williams Morris's works published between 1910 and 1915 provided fresh details of Morris's career and family life.

From the description of May Morris letters and postcard to Mrs. Morse, 1900-1928. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 54667711

Daughter of William Morris.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Soller, Majorca, to Sydney Carlyle Cockerell, 1913 July 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612999

From the description of Autograph letter signed : Lechlade, to Sydney Carlyle Cockerell, 1929 Oct. 9. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270612833

May Morris, daughter of William Morris, was an artist, writer and editor.

From the description of May Morris collection. [ca. 1910]. (University of Victoria Libraries). WorldCat record id: 676738339

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Birth 1862-03-25

Death 1938-10-17

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