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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1950-1955

GUSN

GUSN-177574

Description

Wallpaper depicting a repeating design of a house with a gambrel roof, a cape house, a lighthouse, a church and a sail boat, each within a meandering vine border. Printed in red, green, two browns, white, and tan on beige ground. Drop pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3144

People and Organizations

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

Maker

York Wall Paper Company (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

30 1/8 x 19 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1988.28a

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1988.28b

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

New England

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

houses
church
light house
sail boat
wind mill

Period/Style

Scenery

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