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Collection Type

Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176697

Description

Unused Sample. Left side trimmed. Garlands and arabesque frame and connect "sculptural" group of 3 Cupids - 2 seated playing instruments; 1 standing holding an arrow. Printed on pink ground. Paper has basket weave, embossing. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Stephen Robbins House, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1061

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

28 5/8 x 19 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1968.49

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1968.54

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Love

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Cupid
arabesque
garland
lute
horn

Period/Style

Rococo Revival

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