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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176594

Description

Unused sample. Stems of roses and lilacs entwined by a symmetrical foliate scroll tied with a ribbon. Printed in pink, pale yellow, olive green, tan, brown and taupe on an embossed, metallic green, imitation moire ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2801

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19-3/4 x 19-5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.789

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

roses
lilacs
scrolls
ribbon
moire

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