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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-284625

Description

Three unused wallpaper samples. Floral stripe pattern composed of roses tied with white bows set against ribbon-like stripes. Printed in orange, mauve, three greens, cream, two blues, and lavender on a light blue ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

RC a Paris / Made in France (printed)
Bouquet et Grande Rayure / 42.50 / #2373 (handwritten)

Pattern

Bouquet et Grande Rayure

Pattern No.

140

Maker

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

Dimensions

23 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Roach & Craven, Inc.

Accession Number

2000.197A-C

Reference Notes

page 34

Places

France

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1999.153
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2000.196

Wallpaper Details

Design Technique

Stenciled

Ground Color

Lt. Blue

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

rose
stripe
bouquet
bow
ribbon

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