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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177260

Description

Unused sample. Embossed paper by Paul Balin called "Orange Walnuts." Design of pomegranates, fruits and leaves trail on an embossed lattice background. Printed in two greens, brown, blue, red, pink and yellow on brown ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Orange Walnuts

Pattern No.

518M

Additional Identification Number

1997

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Paul Balin (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

33 3/4 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.97

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," fig. 71.1, pg. 246-247

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1961.354

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Varnished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
leaves
pomegranates

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