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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-176063

Description

Wallpaper. All-over design of flowering rose bush with densely arranged foliage. Printed in red, two pinks, and five greens against a dark green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2070

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

27 3/4 x 21 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.12

Reference Notes

Very similar to #39, p.38, Wallpapers of France.

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Rose
bramble.

Period/Style

Floral

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