The pattern on this silk is reminiscent of both medieval decoration and Japanese designs. E. W. Godwin's work often combined these different styles. He produced designs for all forms of the decorative arts. He created a group of patterns for Benjamin Warner. Warner was a Spitalfields silk weaver and part of the newly established firm of Warner, Sillett & Ramm. This silk dates from the first year of their collaboration, which lasted from September 1874 until October 1876.