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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-177221

Description

Unused sample. Imitation cut velvet. Small pink sprigs within yellow and metallic gold medallions and divided by small green-leafed vine. Appears to be needlework, but is not. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5585c

Additional Identification Number

1922

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

23 5/8 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.115

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

sprig
medallion

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