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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272076

Description

Unused roll of wallpaper border. The pattern is a scrolled acanthus leaf alternating with a lozenge-shaped motif; edged with a chevron and beaded band. Printed in metallic gold and silver on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Made in France" (manufacturer's mark)

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

22.125 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.163

Places

Mauny

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

acanthus leaf
chevron
bead

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