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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1930-1940

GUSN

GUSN-178009

Description

Unused sample. Large-scale pattern of grape leaves, grapes, tendrils, and palm fronds. Prints in two greys, brown, pink on beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Old Century

Pattern No.

1572

Additional Identification Number

3420

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

25 1/2 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1437

Reference Notes

A Textbook of Authentic Designs in Colonial Wallpaper, MH Birge & Sons Co.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.1438
Title Accession Number 1919.336

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

tropical

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

grapeleaf
grape
tendril
palm frond
date palm

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