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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176410

Description

Unused sample. Arabesques with acanthus leaf centers tied with bow knots and draped with rose garlands and wreaths. Printed in tan, beige, ivory, two greys, pink, metallic gold and liquid mica on an embossed peach ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2544

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

28-1/4 x 20-1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.555

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Peach

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

arabesque
acanthus
ribbon
bow knot
garland
wreath
rose

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