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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1945-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177419

Description

Cut sample of wallpaper. Pattern of swagged fruit bowl and wheat alternating with lozenge-shaped diamonds framed by sprig garland. Printed in blue, green, two greys, white and black on brown ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

5322

Associated Building

Original To Hathaway-Cushing-Millay House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

3113

People and Organizations

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

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.366

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fruit
urn
feather

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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