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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177210

Description

Unused sample from end of roll. A basket of flowers framed by arabesques of foliage with bellflowers. Imitating applique. Printed in white on a green ground. Embossed.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5082

Additional Identification Number

1994

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

34 5/8 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.94

Reference Notes

Nylander, Richard. "Elegant late nineteenth-century wallpapers." Antiques Magazine. Aug. 1982, pl. IX.

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1981.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

basket of flowers
arabesques of foliage
imitation of quilted applique

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