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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-285621

Description

Unused sample. All over design of stems of carnations and peonies separated by patterned scrolls on a honeycomb embossed field in metallic copper. Printed in tant, rust, white, ochre, brown and metallic copper on a beige ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
embossed wall coverings
Wallpaper

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 7/8 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.417

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Gold

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
honeycomb

Period/Style

Floral

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