This tapestry depicts the elegant figure of Flora, symbolising the Spring season and fertility, amidst a background of swirling aristolochia leaves with birds and animals. The drawing of the figure is attributed to Edward Burne-Jones (1833-1898), with the rich background and border by William Morris (1834-1896). This tapestry was originally produced at Merton Abbey in Surrey in 1885.

The scroll in the top and bottom borders reads thus: “I am the hand maid of the earth, I broider fair her glorious gown and deck her on her days of mirth, with many a garland of renown; and while earths little ones are fain and play about the mothers hem I scatter every gift I gain from sun and wind to gladden them”.

• Tapestry Type      Loom Woven
• Woven in               Belgium
• Sizes                       110 x 71 cm;     142 x 91 cm;         198 x 130 cm