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Linoleum

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1950-1960

GUSN

GUSN-224695

Description

(A-D) Four linoleum fragments, all with the same identical pattern - likely from the same original sheet of linoleum. The pattern consists of geometric shapes and designs in black, yellow, and gray, on an off-white ground with gray and salmon-colored spots. The back of each piece is reddish-brown in color, while the edges are black. These fragments were used as shelf liners.

Details

Descriptive Terms

linoleum
fragments
linoleum
Rug, Linoleum

Additional Identification Number

66.33

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

14 1/2 x 10 3/8 x 1/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Theodore W. Vasiliou

Accession Number

2010.17.33A-D

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