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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1940-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177435

Description

Cut sample of floral medallion wallpaper. Interconnecting medallions of roses or peonies that are linked to alternating medallions of a lacy, floral and leaf design by a vine and boss figure. Printed in greys and whites on grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern

The Hampton

Pattern No.

7582

Associated Building

Original To Hathaway-Cushing-Millay House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

3046

People and Organizations

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

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

25 1/2 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.348

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan Company Album of Colonial Reproductions, 1948

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1948.746

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

rose
peony

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