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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-177211

Description

Unused sample (end of roll). Pattern of embossed floral medallion alternates with small diamonds (with loops at each point), formed of rope. Printed in blue, mauve, silver and gold metallic and muted purple on a brick ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

8017

Additional Identification Number

1992

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Defosse & Karth (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

32 1/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.92

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cinnamon

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral medallion
small diamond with loops at the end
rope

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