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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176015

Description

Unused sample. Repeating motif of undulating strapwork and foliate scrools draped with lily-like garlands. Printed in light pink, salmon, peach, light green, and metallic gold on a floral embossed beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2220

Maker

Henry Gledhill & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

New York

Dimensions

28-1/2 x 21-7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.258

Places

New York state (United States)
New York City (New York state)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Strapwork
scrolls
lily
garlands.

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