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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1935-1950

GUSN

GUSN-179334

Description

Unused roll. Ashlar-style paper. Rectangular blocks inset with scenes of "The WABASH" (a paddleboat) alternating with scene of figures sitting in small boats, possibly fishing. Prints in white, two greys on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

The Wabash

Pattern No.

7130

Additional Identification Number

3016

People and Organizations

United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958)

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

20 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of W. Newton Nelson

Accession Number

1985.873

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan Album of Colonial Reproductions 1938 and 1948

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stone
paintings
grapevines
paddleboat
fisherman

Period/Style

Ashlar

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