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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-176336

Description

Unused sample. Continuous band of ochre peonies with small, grey blossoms bordered above and below by row of ovals and circles. Printed in ochre, tan, grey, ivory, two greens, maroon, salmon, and brown on an olive green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2441

People and Organizations

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

30 3/4 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.459

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

peonies
blossoms
ovals
circles

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