This exhibition highlights the collection of objects donated to the William Morris Society by Helena Stephenson, the woman who also bequeathed Kelmscott House to the Society upon her death in 1972. Stephenson was an avid collector and enthusiast of William Morris and the Arts and Crafts movement. She was a member of the Kelmscott Fellowship, and later the William Morris Society. The exhibition will feature works saved by Helena from the Morris & Co. offices in 1940 upon their dissolution. This will include original hand-drawn designs for commercial wallpapers and custom commissions. The exhibition will also include highlights from Helena’s life in the house while also exploring the impact of the legacy she left for the continuation of the William Morris Society to this day.
The exhibition runs from 14th September 2024 to 13th April 2025 and is open to the public on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 2-5pm.
Entry to the exhibition is part of general entry to the Museum, which is £3.50 per person. FREE for members, residents of Hammersmith & Fulham, and anyone under the age of 16.
