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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1884-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177191

Description

Unused sample. Pattern of stylized flowers framed by C-scrolls and foliage, with openwork and bellflowers. Background is stenciled green on a gold ground and embossed pattern remains gold.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1966

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Japan

Dimensions

48 3/8 x 36 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Ellis, Sr.

Accession Number

1981.162

Places

Japan

Wallpaper Details

Design Technique

Stenciled

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Gold

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed
Gilt

Medium

Japanese Leather

Decor Motif

stylized irises
openwork
C-scroll
foliage
bellflowers

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