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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176040

Description

Unused sample. Anglo-Chinese pattern includes phoenix, chrysanthemum, vase, dragon, dogwood and rose blossoms. Printed in two pinks, four blues, two greens, yellow, grey, beige, and metallic gold on black ground. Diapered textured ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2288

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

19-1/2 x 19-5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.319

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Black

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Phoenix
chrysanthemum
vase
dogwood
blossom
dragons.

Period/Style

Japanesque

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