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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-176126

Description

Unused sample. Grisaille rose spray within an arched frame with beaded oval medallion draped with foliate and ribbon swags. Printed in four greys on a polished grey ground. End of roll. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2367

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

27 1/2 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.390

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

roses
frame
beading
Tudor rose
swags
bow knot
ribbon

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