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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1916

GUSN

GUSN-178023

Description

Unused sample. Rococo-inspired paper. Pattern consists of vertical stripes of large column inset with fretwork flanked by two smaller columns. Larger column embellished with C-scrolls, scrolled foliage, thinner columns wrapped with floral vines, central cartouche. Prints in red, brown, mauve, beige on light yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Rococo Louis XV

Pattern No.

3174

Additional Identification Number

3424

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 3/8 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1440

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

C-scrolls
scrolled foliage
vines
columns
cartouche

Period/Style

Rococo Revival

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