Unused sample. An imitation of 18th-century, French, silk brocade with a large bouquet of flowers, lacy ribbons, and bowknots. Printed in two greens, two browns, tan, rose, ochre and gilt on a dark blue ground. Straight match.
wallpapers
Wallpaper
1993
A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson
Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)
France
35 1/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Ellis, Sr.
1981.93
"Wallpaper in New England," fig. 72.2, p. 248
France
Title Accession Number 1981.108
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2001.281.133
Block Printed
Unused
Blue
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Embossed
Gilt
Paper
brocade imitation
bouquet of flowers
lacy ribbons
bowknots
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