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Unused sample. Pattern of sunflowers, vines, grapes, birds and pomegranates in an ogee strapwork. Floral pattern embossed in background. Background is stenciled in green on gold ground.
wallpapers
Wallpaper
1961
A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson
Probably Morton, W. Scott
Japan
42 5/8 x 36 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Ellis, Sr.
1981.157
Richard C. Nylander, "Antiques Magazine," Aug. 1982, pl. VII. "Wallpaper in New England," p. 245.
Japan
Title Accession Number 1981.158
Title Accession Number 1961.339
Title Accession Number 2000.692
Stenciled
Unused
Gold
Original
Handmade
Sidewall/Fill
Embossed
Gilt; Lacquered
Japanese Leather
birds
sunflowers
grapes
vines
pomegranates
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