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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176154

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Trailing woody vine with roses, sprays of lilacs tied with bow knot, and flower basket. Printed in brown, taupe, peach and metallic gold against a field of light red sprigs on a red ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2405

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 5/8 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.426

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Red

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

vine
roses
lilacs
ribbon
bow knot
flower basket
sprig

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