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Wallpaper

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GUSN

GUSN-177380

Description

Rolled sample. One panel of scenic paper with a view of ducks in pond in front of a windmill. Scene is framed by overhanging trees, roses and in the foreground, honeysuckle vines. Printed in four blues, seven greens, two greys, brown, tan, burnt sienna, orange, ochre, pink, rose and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1127

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

20 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Plymouth Antiquarian Society

Accession Number

1969.222

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan 1938 Album of Reproductions ("The Old Mill")

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

honeysuckle
roses
floral vine
ducks
windmill

Period/Style

Scenic

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