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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177261

Description

Unused sample. Diaper patterned cartouches flanked by dragons and draped with pomegranate swags. Printed in four shades of brown, olive green, orange, red and dark green on a brown ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5553A

Additional Identification Number

1936

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Paul Balin (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

27 3/4 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

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

Accession Number

1981.129

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1961.353

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

dragon
cartouche
pomegranate
swag

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