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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1916

GUSN

GUSN-176966

Description

Partial roll. Poppy motif framed by diapered strapwork printed in light green on green flock.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2942

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)
Probably A.H. Davenport

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

19 5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.796

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," pg. 248, fig. 72.1 (illustration)

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1981.141
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1985.769A
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1985.769B

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Flocked

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stapwork
scroll
poppy

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