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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176223

Description

Unused sample. Repeating strapwork medallions with central shell motif and ornamented with roses. Printed in two greens, ochre, metallic silver and liquid mica on a cream embossed ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

842

Additional Identification Number

2541

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23-7/8 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.552

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Strapwork
shell
roses

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