‘Marina’ printed cotton, by Althea McNish, 1957. 

Althea McNish (1924 – 2020) was a Trinidad-born textile designer known for her work with Liberty, Heal's, and other firms in England and Europe. She is considered to be among the first designers of Afro-Caribbean descent to gain international recognition.

‘Marina’ printed cotton, designed by Althea McNish for Liberty, 1957.  Credit: William Morris Gallery © The McNish Trust