CH378177 A rare \'Swan-House\' Hammersmith hand-knotted carpet, Morris & Co. , c.1890 (textile) by Morris, William (1834-96); 39.6x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Swan House carpets were originally designed by William Morris, circa 1881, commissioned by Wickham Flowers, M.P. for Old Swan House, Chelsea Embankment. These traditional designs illustrate Morris\' vast knowledge and understanding of the history of carpet design and owe much of their inspiration to the early Turkish velvets and the Persian \'medallion\' designs;); Photo 穢 Christie\'s Images; English, out of copyright.