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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1905

GUSN

GUSN-179248

Description

Fragments of William Morris "Woodland Weeds." Wood lilies in the scrolling foliage and small 4-petaled flowers on a dotted field. Printed in five greens, yellow, salmon, rose, blue and tan on an ivory ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Woodland Weeds

Additional Identification Number

3079

Maker

Jeffrey & Co. (Manufacturer)
Dearle, J. H.

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

17 7/8 x 8 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Thomas Payson

Accession Number

1987.148A-F

Reference Notes

illustrated in "Wallpaper," Oman & Hamilton, p. 378, 1066

Date

1905 (date of design (Oman & Hamilton))

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ivory

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wood lily
foliate scrolls

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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