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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1945-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177595

Description

Two full and one partial, unused rolls. Pattern composed of floral spray alternating with floral and leaf medallion encircled by bay leaf vine. Prints in two greys and white on grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

Thomas Strahan Co / The Hampton / 7582 / U.W.P.C. of N.A. / Union-Made (printed on left selvedge: "[leaf logo] THOMAS STRAHAN CO./THE HAMPTON/7582/U.W.P.C. OF N.A./UNION-MADE" stamped on verso: "W7582.D")
W7582. D (stamped)

Pattern

The Hampton

Pattern No.

7582

Associated Building

Original To Barrett House (New Ipswich, N.H.), Parlor

Additional Identification Number

650
1948.745

People and Organizations

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

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)
United Wallpaper Crafters of N. Am. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Chelsea, MA, United States

Dimensions

20 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1950.603.1-.3

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan "Album of Colonial Reproductions," #7582; Nov. 1, 1948.

Date

1945-1950 (Paper installed 1950.)

Places

New Ipswich (Hillsborough county, New Hampshire)
United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
medallion
bay leaf vine

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