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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176571

Description

Unused sample. Loose sprays of wild roses, grass, morning glories and other wild flowers on a field of two greens and metallic gold stripes. Printed on unground embossed paper. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2772

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15-1/2 x 19-5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.762

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wild roses
morning glories
grass
clover
buttercups
stripes

Period/Style

Stripe

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