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Embossed Wallpaper Sample

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

ca. 1895

GUSN

GUSN-103575

Description

Unused sample. Embossed paper to imitate leather with peacocks surrounded by stylized scrolling foliage and flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

"SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890" [in pencil] "91 yd" (Stamp and written)

Pattern

Fig and Peacock

Additional Identification Number

3303

Maker

Crane, Walter, 1845-1915 (Designer)

Location of Origin

England (origin); Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.97

Reference Notes

This pattern is illustrated in "Wallpapers an International History and Illustrated Survey," p. 309, fig. 870.

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

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