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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-175946

Description

Unused sample. Stylized fleur des lys and medallion paper. Printed in light blue/green, green, bronze mica, and white on grey/green irise ground. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

898

Additional Identification Number

2454

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Philadelphia

Dimensions

28 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.471

Places

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

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.26.468

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

-Other-
irise(?)

Decor Motif

Fleur des lys
medallion.

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