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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-176920

Description

Two rolled samples. Large-scale, baroque flowers and acanthus-like, foliated scrolls printed in green in imitation of damask.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2924

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

34 3/4 x 21 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.778AB

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1981.143

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flower
foliate scrolls

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