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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176234

Description

Unused sample of frieze. Delicate floral and scroll pattern. Clematis and lilac wrap around scrolls. Printed in purple, lavender, blue, two greens, and brown on a green, brown, black irise ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1886

Additional Identification Number

2452

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 1/2 x 28 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.469

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Irise

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

lilac
clematis
floral
scroll

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