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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176045

Description

Unused sample. Delicate arabesques, scrolled foliage and peonies suround central pedestal. Printed in brownish orange and cream on light red ground. Rib textured paper. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2302

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17-3/4 x 19-3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.331

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Red

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Arabesques
scrolled foliage
peonies
pedestal.

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