The Morris Family Crest framed artprint. Beautifully illustrated. Carefully researched. Uniquely personal.
Whether it’s a gift to celebrate a milestone birthday, a wedding or a housewarming—this piece is an instant heirloom.
The origin of the name Morris
Morris is an ancient Welsh, English, and Anglo-Norman surname derived from the medieval personal name Maurice (from Latin Mauritius, meaning "dark-complexioned" or "Moorish"). Expanding rapidly across Wales (Clasemont in Glamorgan) and the English West Country following the Norman Conquest, the House of Morris produced High Sheriffs, Vice-Admirals, and Founding Fathers in North America. Codified early in feudal records, the name appears in the 1273 Hundred Rolls of Buckinghamshire (Robert Morys).
The symbolism of the Morris coat of arms
Visually structured and bold, the Morris coat of arms features a radiant golden shield charged with a broad black horizontal zigzag band (fess dancetty), set above a central black lion rampant in base. In heraldry, the gold field symbolises generosity and royal favor, while the black fess dancetty represents structural strength, knightly sashes, and navigating turbulent obstacles with fortitude. The black lion rampant denotes supreme courage, deep wisdom, and unyielding constancy under trial. Positioned above the shield, the crest displays a striking plume of black and gold feathers, symbolising noble elevation and light. The formal recognition of this coat of arms was recorded in the Heralds' Visitations of Glamorgan and catalogued in Burke's Landed Gentry.
Historical figures
Lewis Morris (1726–1798): American Founding Father and Signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Lady Jane Morris (18th Century): Recorded gentlewoman and benefactor in Clasemont land rolls.
William Morris (1834–1896): World-renowned English textile designer, poet, novelist, and pioneer of the Arts and Crafts Movement.
Product details
- Ayous wood 0.75″ (1.9 cm) thick frame from renewable forests
- Paper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)
- Paper weight: 189 g/m²
- Lightweight & acrylite front protector
- Hanging hardware included
No Warehouses. No Waste. Just for you, made to order
This product is printed especially for you when ordered, one at a time, by royal decree of Mother Nature to keep the realm beautiful. Family Crests Store guarantees your custom treasure meets all EU and USA safety standards.
About the artist
Each coat of arms in the Family Crests Store is an artwork by heraldic artist Éamonn Breathnach. All are carefully researched, drawing from the earliest available records across multiple heraldic archives. Noted for their elegance and attention to detail, these artworks make meaningful gifts for family occasions.
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