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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

20th c.

GUSN

GUSN-287187

Description

Unused sample. Wallpaper in the "Canterbury Bells" pattern with an all-over design of repeating lilies, blue bells and marigolds on a field of green entwined willow leaves. Screen printed on a white field. Manufactured by Cowtan & Tout, Inc. (NY).

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Richard Nylander

Accession Number

2000.955

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Screen Print

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Repro

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

daisies
marigolds
blue bells

Period/Style

Floral

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