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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272128

Description

Unused roll. Chinoiserie inspired pattern composed of meandering vine with pomegranate, pineapple, flowers, butterfly and parrot. Printed in red, pink, two greens, mauve, tan, yellow, and two blues on a gray ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern

Ananas

Pattern No.

197

Additional Identification Number

80.102.4A

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 7/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.124

Reference Notes

second edition.

Date

1933-1980 (\n )

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1999.125
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1999.123

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Chinoiserie
Floral
Meandering Vine
Bird
Parrot
Pomagranate
pineapple

Period/Style

Chinoiserie
Chinoiserie

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