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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272097

Description

Unused roll. Pattern simulates floral damask printed in brown on red ground. Paper is made in 19" h x 24 5/8" w sections and glued together to create the roll, simulating an older wallpaper with handmade sheets of paper. Imbossed fleur de lis symbol visible on the back of each paper sheet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Inscription

"RC à Paris / Made in France" (Manufacturer)
"80.102.2B" (F.I.T. Accession Number)

Pattern

Damas Royal

Pattern No.

111A

Additional Identification Number

80.102.2B

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.117

Reference Notes

Damas Royal

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Red

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Damask
Floral

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