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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-284613

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of alternating vignettes of a classically dressed kneeling woman near trees and a vignette with a bird; the background is leaves with stripes and drapery. Printed in three blues on a light blue ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

RC a Paris / Made in France (printed)

Pattern

Personnages et Oiseaux

Pattern No.

164

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)
Roach & Craven, Inc. (Retailer)

Dimensions

39 x 24 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Roach & Craven, Inc.

Accession Number

2000.189

Reference Notes

page 6

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Lt. Blue

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

bird
woman

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