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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1929

GUSN

GUSN-177754

Description

Partial roll. Repeating medallions of basket with swan handles filled with fruit and framed by white, stylized anthemia. Printed in taupe, white, salmon and two greens. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Colonial Empire

Pattern No.

2344

Associated Building

Short House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

527

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1929.1500

Reference Notes

"A Text Book of Authentic Designs in Colonial Wall Paper," M.H. Birge & Sons Co., c. 1932

Date

1929 (year purchased)

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Blue

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fruit
cherry
apple
grape
melon
basket
swands

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