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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1898

GUSN

GUSN-177257

Description

Unused sample (end of roll). Lush, meandering foliage with flowers (daffodils, tulips). Stenciled in tan, gold and silver on a gold ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5537

Additional Identification Number

1934

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Paul Balin (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

29 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.127.1

Places

Possibly France

Wallpaper Details

Design Technique

Stenciled

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Gold

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed
Gilt

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

daffodils
tulips
scrolling foliage

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