The Hidden Legacy of May Morris

The Hidden Legacy of May Morris

On the second floor of the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum is Jane Addams’ bedroom. Many elements of the space have been fashioned to invoke how it may have looked when Ms. Addams was still alive. Several original furniture pieces reside in the room, but perhaps what stands out the most is the striking design on the walls. For many decades, it was believed that the design had been created by William Morris, a renowned textile artist, writer, and Socialist activist. In recent years, it has been discovered that many designs attributed to him were actually created by his daughter, May Morris.

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