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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1945-1955

GUSN

GUSN-177482

Description

Wallpaper sample. All over fruits; pear, apples, cherries, strawberries, grapes and blueberries. Printed in two greens, yellow, red, purple, blue and coral on a light green/ cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

"PURITAN (pilgrim's logo)/ Quality Wall Paper/ ADVANCE CREATIONS" "PURITAN NO. 4274-/ BORDER TO MATCH/ WATERFAST AND SUNFAST COLORS/ FOR PRICES SEE SHEET UNDER FRONT COVER" (Stamped on verso)

Pattern No.

4274

Associated Building

Sampson Gifford House (Duxbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

3734

Maker

United Wallpapers, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 3/4 x 15 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.538

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Strawberries
plums
pears
apples
grapes
blueberries
peach

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