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Unused Wallpaper Sample

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-103559

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Large pattern of stylized flowers and foliage. Printed in yellow, two golds, two greens and blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Selvedge: "941 / A.W.P.M.A"
Reverse: "SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890" [label]: "THE FANNING STUDIOS / NORWICH, CONN." (Printed, label, stamp, written)

Additional Identification Number

3287

People and Organizations

The Fanning Studios

Maker

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

American (origin): Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

20 1/2 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.81

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

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