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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176321

Description

Unused sample. Foliated scrolls with stylized flower and fruit (?) terminals bordered above and below by repeating geometric patterns. Printed in red, maroon, tan ,dark brown , peach and metallic gold on an embossed olive ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2174

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

18 7/8" x 19 1/8" (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.215

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Flower
fruit
scrolls

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