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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-176449

Description

Unused sample. Imitation woven blanket or carpet design. Geometric foliate elements in two blues, yellow, pink, taupe and brown on a maroon ground. Embossed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2609

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 7/8 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.615

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Crimson

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

imitation woven carpet
blanket
geometric foliate motifs

Period/Style

Geometric

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