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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1919

GUSN

GUSN-179207

Description

Unused sample. Gothic inspired design consisting of an exterior view of castle seen from a Gothic arched window. Tied ribbons and draping vines attach one vignette to another. Prints in dark brown, tan on white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

English Gothic

Pattern No.

2404

Additional Identification Number

319

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 1/8 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of M. H. Birge & Sons Co.

Accession Number

1919.344

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

White

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

quatrefoil
Gothic arch
ribbon
vine
castle
tracery

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