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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1915

GUSN

GUSN-178016

Description

Unused sample. Scenery figure paper. Scene shows medieval castle on cliff in background; middleground shows spired cathedral near bay filled with ships; foreground has a man and cattle on bridge. Prints in dark gray and white on light gray ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Old Salem

Pattern No.

2406

Additional Identification Number

3426

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 3/16 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1442

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, pg. 192-193

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1917.143
Title Accession Number 1917.158

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

cathedral
castle
cattle
bay
ships
shepherd

Period/Style

Scenery figure

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