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A History of Watts Fabrics - 'Gothic'
In the first of their series on historic patterns, Watts & Co. explores the 'Gothic' silk damask, designed in the 1870s by G. F. Bodley. This fabric, a staple in...
A History of Watts Fabrics - 'Gothic'
In the first of their series on historic patterns, Watts & Co. explores the 'Gothic' silk damask, designed in the 1870s by G. F. Bodley. This fabric, a staple in...
“A Perpetual Song of Praise”: G. F. Bodley and ...
The Washington National Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in the U.S., was originally designed by George Frederick Bodley, one of Watts & Co.'s founders. Bodley's design, deeply rooted in...
“A Perpetual Song of Praise”: G. F. Bodley and ...
The Washington National Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture in the U.S., was originally designed by George Frederick Bodley, one of Watts & Co.'s founders. Bodley's design, deeply rooted in...
Religious Motifs in Watts & Co.’s Special Items
Watts & Co.’s vestment styles and fabrics are often named after saints, reflecting the company's historical and artistic heritage established by founders Bodley, Garner, and Scott Jr. These include the...
Religious Motifs in Watts & Co.’s Special Items
Watts & Co.’s vestment styles and fabrics are often named after saints, reflecting the company's historical and artistic heritage established by founders Bodley, Garner, and Scott Jr. These include the...
Behind the Scenes at Watts & Co: a Q&A with the...
The Gothic silk damasks, particularly the one inspired by the rood screen in St Edmund's Southwold from 1480, is a favorite at Watts & Co., revered for its historical connection...
Behind the Scenes at Watts & Co: a Q&A with the...
The Gothic silk damasks, particularly the one inspired by the rood screen in St Edmund's Southwold from 1480, is a favorite at Watts & Co., revered for its historical connection...
The Early Years of Watts & Co
Initially focused on interior design for stately homes, Watts & Co. became known for its intricate wallpaper patterns and textiles influenced by late medieval and early Renaissance designs. Founders Bodley,...
The Early Years of Watts & Co
Initially focused on interior design for stately homes, Watts & Co. became known for its intricate wallpaper patterns and textiles influenced by late medieval and early Renaissance designs. Founders Bodley,...
Architectural Foundations: The Founding of Watt...
In 1874, amidst the aesthetic shift brought by the Public Worship Regulation Act and the rise of the Aesthetic movement, architects George Frederick Bodley, George Gilbert Scott Jr., and Thomas...
Architectural Foundations: The Founding of Watt...
In 1874, amidst the aesthetic shift brought by the Public Worship Regulation Act and the rise of the Aesthetic movement, architects George Frederick Bodley, George Gilbert Scott Jr., and Thomas...