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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1910

GUSN

GUSN-176747

Description

Unused frieze sample. Large and small alternating oak leaf and acorn wreaths surrounding torches tied together with bow knots and ribbon. Printed on a field of stylized, metallic gold medallions. Printed in crimson, two pinks, metallic gold, two greens and ivory on a deep rose ground printed to appear embossed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1071

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 191 /2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1968.58

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wreath
torch
oak leaves
bow knots
ribbon
swagged garland

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