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Wallpaper

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GUSN

GUSN-176163

Description

Unused sample. Wide stripe of large-scale blossoms alternating with stripe of continuous berried vine with shields. Printed in imitation of tapestry in green, two blues, salmon, rust, brown, and two greys on an olive green ground and overprinted with a black screen pattern. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2416

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.436

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

imitation tapestry
flower
vine
berries
coat of arms
shields
fleur-de-lis

Period/Style

Imitation textile

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