Lawrence Poppies A6 Notebooks by Madeleine Lawrence for Liberty London

Initially created by Madeline Lawrence in 1932, Lawrence Poppies is a significant archival piece from the renowned Silver Studio. Working at a time when most designers for large-scale commercial production remained anonymous, Lawrence was part of the first generation of female designers to break into the industry for printed textile production. Her work during this period helped establish the Silver Studio’s reputation for dress prints, which became a staple of fashion in inter-war Britain.

These exclusive notebooks have been designed by Lawrence exclusively for Liberty London & William Morris Gallery for our Women in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles exhibition.  Taking inspiration from famous fabric designs from Liberty London's archive these colourful notebooks are plain inside and can be used as a pocket sketch or note book.

The design exhibits a careful arrangement of brightly hued poppies over a soft, tonal ground, showcasing Lawrence's precision and skill in botanical study. Another of her celebrated designs, Madeleine, features radiant clusters of wild anemones and is often highlighted alongside Lawrence Poppies as a testament to her finesse and romantic style.

By featuring these patterns, we celebrate the evolving influence of women in textiles. Lawrence’s contributions, along with those of her contemporaries, paved the way for greater female visibility in a field that—at the time—offered limited professional opportunities for women.

Now part of the Liberty Tana Capsule, Lawrence Poppies appears alongside John, Colleen Stacey and Cassia Pru across a beautifully curated range

About the Exhibition 

William Morris Gallery will present Women in Print: 150 years of Liberty Textiles. Conceived in partnership with Liberty Fabrics on the occasion of the design house’s 150th anniversary, this major exhibition will highlight the pivotal role and contributions of women textile designers.

Tracing the rich history of Liberty Fabrics, the exhibition will survey the evolving influence and status of women in textiles over the past 150 years. Women in Print will bring together iconic patterns by designers such as Althea McNish, Susan Collier and Sarah Campbell, and Lucienne Day, alongside previously overlooked names, celebrating how women have been — and continue to be — at the heart of Liberty’s creative innovations and ongoing relevance today. It will feature over 100 works, spanning garments, fabric, original designs, film and historic photographs.

Women in Print is curated by Rowan Bain, Principal Curator of Collections and Programme and Róisín Inglesby, Curator William Morris Gallery. Part of the Gallery’s 75th Anniversary Year programme, the exhibition will be accompanied by an exciting programme of events and activities at the Gallery.

Care & Information

• A6 in size
• Set of 3 
• Plain 150gsm acid-free cartridge paper
• Designed by Madeline Lawrence for Liberty London
• Printed in the UK 
• Exclusive to William Morris Gallery