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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177220

Description

Unused sample. Metallic gold and silver trailing floral vine embossed to appear like needlework (crewel) printed on a brown ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5580J

Additional Identification Number

1988

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Paul Balin (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

33 3/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.88

Reference Notes

Nylander, Richard. "Elegant late nineteeth-century wallpapers." Antiques Magazine, Aug. 1982, pl. X.

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.66
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2000.660

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

crewelwork
needlework

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