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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1884-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177192

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern of large, open blossoms rising from large leaves and flowers that form C-scrolls and cartouches that frame blossoms. Background is stenciled in green on a gold-wash ground. Embossed with large and small beads.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1969

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Japan

Dimensions

48 x 35 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.165

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

foliage
large blossoms
C-scrolls
cartouches
fruit
strapwork

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