Two unused rolls of wallpaper. Pattern is composed of a Grecian motif of vessels, chairs, and flames alternating with oak leaves, acorns, and wreaths. The left edge has a band of rosettes and leaves. Printed in two greens, orange, mauve, and white on a light gray ground. Straight repeat.
wallpapers
Wallpaper
"LC / Made in France / Paris" (printed)
"80.102.88B(A-C)" ( FIT Accession #)
"2494-3176/525 This French wallpaper is printed in tempura paint. Before glazing this paper, it is necessary to add two coats of glue, size, or gelatin. / Made in France for Nancy McClelland, Inc." (stamped)
80.102.88B(A-C)
Mauny (Manufacturer)
(Superintendent)
22 (W) (inches)
Gift of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum
1999.178AB
Block Printed
Grey
Repro
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Wove
Paper
vessel
flame
oak leave
acorn
Urn
Grecian
wreath
rosette
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