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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176521

Description

Unused sample. Large-scale, entwined, scrolling foliate vine with stylized tulip, hydrangea and lily blossoms and parrot. Printed in burgundy, red, salmon, tan, peach, two blues, two olives greens, and pale yellow on an embossed green ground. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2712

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.708

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

parrot
bird
tulip. lily
hydrangea
vine
scrolls

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