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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176507

Description

Allover floral design of hibiscus or other exotic flower printed in brown, burnt umber, maroon, and red on a yellow field and olive green embossed ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2692

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

13-1/4 x 19-3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.690

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flower
floral spray
hibiscus

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