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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-176176

Description

Unused sample. Embossed paper. Meandering tree branch with exotic flowers, cherries, berries, pears, pomegranates, and pineapple on geometric patterned, embossed field. Printed in brown, taupe, and tan on a green ground. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2430

Maker

Possibly Balin, Paul

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

11 1/4 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.449

Places

Possibly France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Branch
pomegranate
pear
apple
cherry
snail
bee
flower
pineapple

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