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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1940-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177433

Description

Cut sample of medallion-style wallpaper. Light grey ground with floral medallions printed in orange, yellow, white and darker grey. Scrolled leaves printed in yellow and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern

Whistler

Pattern No.

7427

Associated Building

Hathaway-Cushing-Millay House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

3053

People and Organizations

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

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.121

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan Company Album of Colonial Reproductions 1938 and 1948

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
medallion
scroll

Period/Style

Medallion

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