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Wallpaper Sample Book

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1960-1970

GUSN

GUSN-288508

Description

Wallpaper sample book or trade catalog titled "Waterhouse Wallhangings - First Edition. A Collection of Documentary Designs. Vol. I." Catalog contains 18 patterns of wallpaper in multiple colorways based on original patterns dating from 1735 to 1835. Distributed by Katzenbach and Warren. Patterns included are: Beau Brummel Stripe, Brocatelle, Eagle Hill, Early American Stencil, Enoch Frye, Fleurs Naturelles, General Thayer, Governor Badger, Governor Bradford, Madame de Pompadour, Medallion, Monmouth, Norwell Stripe, Parker Hill, Pillement, Pineapple Stencil, Snuff Box, and Treasure Chest.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sample books
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Catalog, Trade

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. (Manufacturer)
Katzenbach and Warren

Dimensions

19 1/4 x 14 3/4 x 1 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.709

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