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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176568

Description

Unused sample. Large-scale leaves and hibiscus-like flowers entwining a trellis. Printed in yellow, tan, four greens, peach, ochre, three browns, blue, rose, rust, taupe, and grey on a blue ground. Straight match. Overvarnished.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2768

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

20-3/4 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.759

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Varnished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Blue

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

lattice
flowers
leaves

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