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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1896

GUSN

GUSN-177282

Description

Unused matching frieze sample (to 1975.252). Pebble embossed. Large scrolling foliage with overlapping meandering rose vine. Garland of daisies hangs off of scrolls. Bottom band of small compact scrolls and stylized flowers. Green, mauve, tan, mustard, gold and silver mica printed on a pale pink ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

3076

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Parlor

Additional Identification Number

1753

Maker

Mairs, William H. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 3/4 x 18 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.251

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

rose vines
scrolls
garland of daisies
stylized flowers

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