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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-176231

Description

Unused sample. Undulating, thin, floral branch with a top band of vermiculation and a bottom band of stylized flowers and horizontal stripes. Printed in red, blue, brown, copper and gold on an ochre ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1239

Additional Identification Number

3626

People and Organizations

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 3/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.344

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

beading
vermiculation
undulating floral vine
stylized flowers
stripes

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