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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1895-1900

GUSN

GUSN-178310

Description

Partial roll. Repeating vignettes of English sports; golf, tennis, riding, racing, rugby, cricket and racing. Printed in blue, yellow, orange, brown.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3475

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

22 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1647

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Engraved

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

sports, recreation, leisure

Medium

Sanitary

Decor Motif

golf
tennis
riding
rugby
cricket
racing

Period/Style

Sanitary Paper

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