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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1935-1945

GUSN

GUSN-177283

Description

Unused sample. Marblized architectural features to resemble Georgian mansions. Grapes and round medallions with rosettes link each architectural compartment. Printed in yellow, white, grey and brown on a beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

The Kent

Pattern No.

7346

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Dining Room

Additional Identification Number

1729

People and Organizations

United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958)

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

36 1/8 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.237B

Reference Notes

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

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

marblizing
architectural features
grapes
rosettes

Period/Style

Masonry

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