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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272114

Description

Unused wallpaper roll. Pattern of meandering ribbon inset with floral vines alternating with meandering groups of large damask- like flowers including peonies and poppies. Printed in ochre and black on cream ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Inscription

"RC à Paris / Made in France" (Manufacturer)
"80.102.3A" (F.I.T. Accession Number)

Pattern

Damas Riviere

Pattern No.

233

Additional Identification Number

80.102.3A

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.122

Reference Notes

Damas Riviere

Date

1933-1980 (\n )

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Damask
Floral
Ribbon

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