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Reproduction Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1970-1980

GUSN

GUSN-289764

Description

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in the "Monmouth" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Paper has a large-scale pattern of floral swags and garlands. Roller-printed. Swags enclose three vignettes: a shepherdess holding a crook; sheep; and two cows by a tree. Two colorways are present: 2001.281.756.1 -- Brown, blue and white on a pink ground; and 2001.281.756.2 -- Brown, blue and white on a gray ground. Pattern is based on a French wallpaper dating from 1760-1770 that was found lining a trunk in a Monmouth, Maine abandoned farmhouse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
shepherds
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc." (Printed on left selvedge.)
"1810" and " Monmouth, Maine / found in [paper torn] color / of Mrs. W's [paper torn] / crude block print / probably an American copy / of more sophisticated English / design" and "10/12 / 3 colors" (Handwritten on back)

Pattern

Monmouth

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dimensions

27 3/4 x 29 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.756.1-.2

Places

Monmouth (Kennebec county, Maine)
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Sample Book Accession Number 2001.281.707
Title Wallpaper Sample Book Accession Number 2001.281.708
Title Wallpaper Sample Book Accession Number 2001.281.709
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2001.281.967AB

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

pastoral

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

swags
garlands
shepherdesses
sheep
cows

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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