V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-04 Clay pattern number FJ090206

pattern number FJ090206

This Cirque celebrates our shared heritage

The background is subtly mottled

contemporary

V & A DECORATIVE PAPERS Wallpaper Pattern No 2311-166-04 Clay pattern number FJ090206Kilburn'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