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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-179460

Description

Unused sample. Tynecastle canvas. Neoclassical pattern with a large urn, drapery swags, foliage, flowers and a trophy with a torch. Embossed linen backed with paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

720

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Probably Morton, W. Scott

Location of Origin

Scotland

Dimensions

19 5/8 x 25 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frederick Wise

Accession Number

1961.365

Places

Scotland (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Tynecastle
Linen

Decor Motif

trophy
urn
drapery
foliage
flowers

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