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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1940-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177593

Description

Unused roll. Pattern composed of floral spray with ivy garland alternating with floral rosette medallion; diapered background; pleated edges. Prints in two pinks, orange, three greens, red, white, tan, mauve on mauve ground. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Classic Colonial

Pattern No.

1839

Associated Building

Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.), Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

646

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

roll x 21 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1950.599

Date

1940-1950 (paper installed 1950)

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral spray
rosette
medallion
diaper

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