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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1893-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176273

Description

Wallpaper fragment with acanthus leaf and fleur-de-lis pattern. Printed in two browns, yellow, gold, and black on pale green liquid mica ground. Pebble textured paper. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

2232MSG

Additional Identification Number

2766

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

25 1/2 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.757

Date

1893-1900 (Design patented October 20, 1893)

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

acanthus leaf
fleur-de-lis

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