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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1920-1940

GUSN

GUSN-178015

Description

Unused sample. Pattern consists of repeating medallions inset with basket of fruit alternating with a lacy square. Diapered dot background. Prints in two greys, white on taupe ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Colonial Empire

Pattern No.

2344

Additional Identification Number

3407

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 3/4 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1424

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Taupe

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

harvest, abundance

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

basket
fruit

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