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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1875-1885

GUSN

GUSN-177171

Description

Unused sample. All over floral design on embossed paper patterned with random parallel lines. Reverse printed in metallic gold with flowers printed to look like needlework in two pinks and beige on cream ground. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Haven House,

Additional Identification Number

334

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

25 5/8 x 22 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1919.517a

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, pg. 164, pl. 43 and pg. 223 Interiors file #59

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1919.517b-i

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Needlework
floral

Period/Style

Floral

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