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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-284286

Description

Unused sample. Reproduction of the William Morris paper "Christchurch" with an all over design of meandering tan vines with tendrils and pink blossoms on a field of brown willow leaves. Printed on a white ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
papers (document genres)
Wallpaper

Inscription

Bradbury and Bradbury Wallpapers {arrow} up (printed)

Pattern

Christchurch

Maker

Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)
Morris, William (Designer)

Location of Origin

Benicia, CA

Dimensions

48 5/8 x 29 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of JR Burrows & Co.

Accession Number

1995.26

Date

(1882 - Date of the original design.)

Places

California (United States)
Benicia (Solano county, California)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Screen Print

Ground Color

White

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

vine
tendril
willow
blossom

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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