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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1930-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177996

Description

Two partial wallpaper rolls. Small-scale diaper pattern formed by comma-like curves with mini quatrefoils at intersections and centers. Printed in dark grey. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

Birge Made in U.S.A. 841 (printed on selvedge: "BIRGE MADE IN U.S.A. 841")

Pattern No.

841

Additional Identification Number

3502
B4098

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

22 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.173AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

diaper pattern
quatrefoil

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