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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-178747

Description

Unused sample of frieze wallpaper. Large fleur-de-lis set within ogee-shaped motif surrounded by scrolled foliage alternating with a smaller motif. Prints in pink, white, two greens, metallic gold, metallic copper and mauve. Pebble-textured paper. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3232

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 11/16 x 36 5/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Robert Thompson

Accession Number

1992.800

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1992.8

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fleur-de-lis
C-scrolls
ogee

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