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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1950-1955

GUSN

GUSN-103327

Description

Unused roll of wallpaper. Three different harbor scenes featuring green buildings with red roofs, each framed with scrolling foliate borders on tan ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Right side repeats: "MADE IN / U.S.A. / U.W.P.C. OF N.A. / UNION MADE / [arrow right] / TOP / [arrow down] / JOIN"

Left side repeats: "JOIN / [double sided arrow] / TOP / [arrow right]" (Printed)

Additional Identification Number

3055

People and Organizations

United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States; Medford, Massachusetts

Dimensions

19 1/4 in (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Roper

Accession Number

2006.30.10

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