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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176042

Description

Unused sample. Large scale pattern of intertwining peonies. Printed in two pinks, two browns, beige and metallic gold on grey/brown ground. Rib textured paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2293

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21-1/4 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.323

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Peony
scrolled leaf.

Period/Style

Floral

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