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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-178349

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Oval medallions, encircling flowers, framed by floral wreaths with torches and ribbon. Floral swags connect medallions to bouquets. Printed in green flock on a green mica, embossed ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3617

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

34 5/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.334

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Design Technique

Flocked

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

oval medallions
floral swags
torches
bouquets
beading
guilloche

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