Unused sample. Iris in a cartouche surrounded by dense foliage, including scrolling leaves and strapwork. Pattern is embossed, wash gold so relief is in gold and then in green. Probably hand finished. Textured paper to look like fabric.
wallpapers
Wallpaper
1973
A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson
Unknown
Japan
15 1/4 x 18 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Ellis, Sr.
1981.170
Japan
Gilt
Unused
Gold
Original
Handmade
Sidewall/Fill
Embossed
Japanese Leather
dense foliage
iris
cartouche
strapwork
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