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Collection Type

Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-177206

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Striped pattern. Bouquet and bowknot stripes and floral chain stripes alternate with lighter damask-looking stripes with sprigs and lacey ribbon. Printed in red, white, beige and taupe on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1954

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

21 3/4 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.149

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed
Ribbed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

bouquet
bowknot
floral chains
stripes
ribbon

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