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Unused Wallpaper Sample

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-103564

Description

Unused sample. Flowing stylized flowers, berries and foliage. Printed in three blues on a tan ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
WALLPAPER

Inscription

Stamp: "SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890 / English"
Stamp [partially covered by label]: "S" within a circle within a triangle above "MADE IN ENGLAND"
Label: "FROM / THE FANNING STUDIOS / 31 WILLOW STREET, NORWICH, CONN. / Wall Paper, Furniture, Carpets, Shades, Lace Curtains, DECORATORS, HOUSE FURNISHINGS" (Stamp, label and written)

Additional Identification Number

3292

People and Organizations

The Fanning Studios

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England (origin): Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

26 1/4 in x 20 3/8 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.86

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

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