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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272101

Description

Unused roll. Pattern simulates floral damask or velvet. Printed in yellow on light yellow-ochre ground. Straight repeat. Pin holes visible.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern

Velours de Genes

Pattern No.

205

Additional Identification Number

80.120.22A

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

22 1/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.120

Reference Notes

Velours de Genes

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Damask

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