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Nine unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Han Dynasty" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper has a dense all-over medallion pattern of squares and circles. Circular motifs contain stylized tigers and phoenixes. Pattern is based on a pre-8th century Chinese brocade fabric. Five colorways are present: 2001.281.750.1 -- orange on a beige ground (#129506); 2001.281.750.2 and .3 -- white on a beige ground (#129463); 2001.281.750.4 and .5 -- metallic silver on a green ground (#129468); 2001.281.750.6 and .7 -- white and gold on a beige ground (#129193); and 2001.281.750.8 and 2001.281.750.9 -- blue on a green ground (#129446).
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
metallic pigment
medallions (ornament areas)
Chinoiserie
Wallpaper
"129506" (Handwritten on back 2001.281.750.1.)
"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts / "Han Dynasty" / The original of this design relates to a brocade prior to / the 8th century. The tiger and phoenix, which constitute / the motif, represent two of the four deities in Chinese / tradition.. / No. 129463 / $5.40 per single roll / 26 Wide Pre-trimmed / A single roll is 5 yards long. / Packed in triple rolls." (Printed on back of 2001.281.750.2.)
"129463" (Stamped on back of 2001.281.750.3.)
"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts / "Han Dynasty" / The original of this design relates to a brocade prior to / the 8th century. The tiger and phoenix, which constitute / the motif, represent two of the four deities in Chinese / tradition.. / No. 129468 / $5.40 per single roll / 26 Wide Pre-trimmed / A single roll is 5 yards long. / Packed in triple rolls." (Printed on back of 2001.281.750.4.)
"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts / "Han Dynasty" / The original of this design relates to a brocade prior to / the 8th century. The tiger and phoenix, which constitute / the motif, represent two of the four deities in Chinese / tradition.. / No. 129193 / $5.40 per single roll / 26 Wide Pre-trimmed / A single roll is 5 yards long. / Packed in triple rolls." (Printed on back of 2001.281.750.6.)
"129193" (Handwritten on back of 2001.281.750.7.)
"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts / "Han Dynasty" / The original of this design relates to a brocade prior to / the 8th century. The tiger and phoenix, which constitute / the motif, represent two of the four deities in Chinese / tradition.. / No. 129446 / $5.40 per single roll / 26 Wide Pre-trimmed / A single roll is 5 yards long. / Packed in triple rolls." (Printed on back of 2001.281.750.8.)
"129446" (Handwritten on back of 2001.281.750.9.)
Han Dynasty
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. (Manufacturer)
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
18 3/4 x 12 3/4 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.750.1-.9
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
Title Wallpaper Sample Book Accession Number 2001.281.707
Machine Printed
Unused
Repro
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
medallions
tigers
phoenixes
Medallion
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