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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-176189

Description

Unused sample. Repeating thistles enclosed by serpentine foliage with thorns and thick stems. Printed in green on an olive field on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

223

Additional Identification Number

2842

Maker

Frederick Beck & Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

30 7/8 x 20 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.88

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

thistle
thorns
vine

Period/Style

Arts and Crafts

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