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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-175956

Description

Unused sample. Palm leaves framed by a husk wreath draped with rose garlands. Printed in two blues and metallic gold on a beige ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

630

Additional Identification Number

2224

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Philadelphia

Dimensions

29-3/4 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.261

Places

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

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Palm
wreath
husk
rootlets
ribbon
rose
garland.

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