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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-284311

Description

Unused wallpaper sample manufactured by Bradbury and Bradbury named "Lily." Two stylized lily flowers and foliage grow from a single base. The symmetrical flowers form a repeating geometric pattern in pale pink and mauve over a large chevron pattern in printed in metallic gold.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
screen prints
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Benicia Ca. Lily Handprinted by Bradbury & Bradbury Wallpapers" (printed)
"Half-drop trim joint"

Pattern

lily

Maker

Bradbury & Bradbury (Manufacturer)

Credit Line

Gift of J.R. Burrows & Company

Accession Number

1995.34

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Screen Print

Form

unused

Ground Color

Cinnamon

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Flowers
leaves
lilies
chevron

Period/Style

Art Deco

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