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Alec Walker
1925-33

The original drawings which inspired this design have not survived. This design was probably inspired by a visit to the islands with Kay, before their marriage. This design had a 15 1/2 in. repeat. See:Berriman, Hazel Crysede the unique textile designs of Alec Walker, Plate Twenty-Six Dyes were synthetic and colourfast, mainly from British suppliers but some also from Switzerland and Germany.


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designed for Crysede, Isles of Scilly with waves, surf machine turned edge, 18 x 17 in w; 47 x 44 cm w


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