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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

20th c.

GUSN

GUSN-287053

Description

Unused sample. Wallpaper in the "New England Colonial Gothic" pattern by Birge (Buffalo NY) with grisaille Gothic archesa and niches entwined with ivy framing view of meidieval castle. Machine printed in two greys and metallic gold on a light grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Maker

Birge Co., Inc. (Manufacturer)

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Nylander

Accession Number

2000.894

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

castles
arches
ivy

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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