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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1933-1980

GUSN

GUSN-272202

Description

Unused roll of wallpaper. Arabesque pattern of repeating urn with roses, enveloped by lattice-work, scrolled foliage, and beaded garlands. Printed in two blues, orange, red, white and brown on a beige ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Inscription

"RC a Paris / Made in France" (manufacturer's mark)
"80.102.86A(AB)" (F.I.T. accession number)

Additional Identification Number

80.102.86A(AB)

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum

Accession Number

1999.204

Wallpaper Details

Design Technique

Stenciled

Form

unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

arabesque
Urn
classical
roses
garland
beads
scroll

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