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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1895-1910

GUSN

GUSN-175836

Description

Unused sample. Wide plain pink stripe with liquid mica alternating with two pinks moire design stripe. Printed on a scrolled foliage embossed paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Carey Bros. Co. 2132" (Printed on selvedge)
"PEERLESS"/NO. 4724 GRADE 40 ENCORE/1 1/2 MOULDING 62 9" (Printed on verso)

Pattern No.

2132

Additional Identification Number

2057

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Philadelphia

Dimensions

31 x 18-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.108

Places

Pennsylvania (United States)
Philadelphia (Philadelphia county, Pennsylvania)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Stripe
silk moire.

Period/Style

Stripe

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