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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1910

GUSN

GUSN-177213

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern features a vase of flowers on a pedestal and framed by flowers, ribbon, bowknots and tassels. Printed in white on an aqua, metallic ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

20593

Additional Identification Number

1976

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

31 1/4 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.173

Places

France

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2001.281.1037

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Turquoise

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

vase
flowers
pedestal
bowknots
ribbon
tassel

Period/Style

Floral Medallion

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