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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1920-1930

GUSN

GUSN-177280

Description

Unused sample. Embossed paper with a tapestry feel. A landscape scene of pond with lily pads, foliage, trees and a foot bridge. Three blues, green, two browns, black and white on a gilt and sand ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

2404

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Front Hall

Additional Identification Number

1730

Maker

Becker, Smith & Page, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

14 5/8 x 30 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.238

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England"; pp. 258-9 for info on house.

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

trees
lily pads
footbridge
pond

Period/Style

Scenery

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