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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1934

GUSN

GUSN-177160

Description

Unused sample. Grisaille strapwork framing vignette of houses, separated by medallions of hunting gear and gardening tools. Printed in green, yellow, red and salmon on light grey ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Dearborn-Woodbury House,

Additional Identification Number

1349

People and Organizations

United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958)

Maker

Imperial Wallcoverings (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

27 3/8 x 18 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth and Dorcas Woodbury

Accession Number

1969.785B

Date

1934 (Imperial Wallcoverings introduced washable in 1934.)

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

gardening, hunting, leisure

Paper Finish

Washable

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
houses
rifle
bugle
wheat
rake
basket
straw hat

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