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Unused Wallpaper Sample

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103534

Description

Unused sample. Bunches of stylized irises interlocked with swags of flowers and tied ribbons. Printed in white and pink on a peach ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
WALLPAPER

Inscription

Selvedge: "THE-TINTERN"
Reverse: "SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890 / English" "A. SANDERSON & SONS / CHISWICK / LONDON." (Printed, stamp and written)

Pattern

The Tintern

Additional Identification Number

3262

Maker

Arthur Sanderson & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

London, England (origin); Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

27 1/4 in x 22 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.56

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

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