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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

20th c.

GUSN

GUSN-287183

Description

Unused sample. Wallpaper in the "Marlborough Stripe" pattern with block printed alternating stripes of rtaupe and beige on a cream ground. Based on an English machine printed wallpaper from 1880-1900. Manufactured by Cowtan & Tout, Inc. (NY).

Details

Descriptive Terms

paper (fiber product)
block printing (relief printing process)
Wallpaper

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Nylander

Accession Number

2000.960

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2000.953

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Repro

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripes

Period/Style

Stripe

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