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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1895-1900

GUSN

GUSN-178550

Description

Copper engraved nursery paper depicting eight scenes: Robinson Caruso, Cinderella, Goldilocks, 4 & 20 blackbirds, the lion & the unicorn, Simple Simon, and two unidentified scenes framed by foliate scrolls with morning glories and daisies. Printed in blue, red and yellow. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Nursery

Additional Identification Number

314

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

31 3/8 x 21 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1919.270

Reference Notes

Oman & Hamilton, Wallpapers and International History, p. 185, fig 406.

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Engraved

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Nursery Rhymes and stories

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Cinderella
Simple Simon
4 & 20 Blackbirds
Lion & Unicorn
Robinson Caruso
Goldilocks & 3 Bears

Period/Style

Nursery Paper

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