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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1896

GUSN

GUSN-177278

Description

Unused matching frieze sample. Embossed with a floral scroll design to give the look of leather. Large scrolls with rosettes are tied with a bow, urns with bouquets and a bottom band of bead and reel. Printed in two pinks, white, tan, brown and gold on a shiny pink ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1836

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Dining Room

Additional Identification Number

1756

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1975.254B

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England"; pp. 258-9.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1975.254

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Use

Frieze

Decor Motif

scrolls
urns
bouquets
ribbon
bellflowers and rosettes

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