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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-177236

Description

Unused sample. Large, Baroque, floral pattern with cartouche, openwork and scrolled foliage. Imitates needlework. Printed in white and grey on a mustard yellow ground with liquid mica. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1942

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

31 5/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.136

Places

Possibly France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1961.355

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Baroque floral
cartouches
openwork
scrolled foliage

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