c. 1910
Dearle was a protege of Morris who took over the running of the company after Morris' death. As a tapestry ot cost about £100 - a considerable sum - but was very popular with those who could afford it. For those who couldn't, the Morris chintzes filled the gap.
Dearle 1860 - 1932.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Henry_Dearle
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