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Embossed Wallpaper Sample

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-103573

Description

Unused sample. Embossed paper to imitate leather. Scrolling vine and leaf design in gold on a dark gold ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

"SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890" [in pencil] "872 5/6 yd" [in pencil] "Lewis Day" (Stamp and written)

Additional Identification Number

3301

Maker

Day, Lewis Foreman (Designer)

Location of Origin

England (origin): Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

25 3/4 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.95

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

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