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Wallpaper Border

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-290103

Description

Fragment of floral wallpaper border. Sprays of red flowers and buds with green and pale yellow foliage on light green background. Ochre and red stripes decorate upper and lower edges. Roller-printed in ochre, black, two reds, orange, pale yellow and three greens on light green ground. "W. L. & Co." (Warren, Lange & Co., NYC, 1878-1892) and pattern number "3502" printed in selvedge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
borders (ornament areas)
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"W. L. & Co. / 3502." (Warren, Lange & Company / pattern number 3205)

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Warren, Lange & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

New York, New York, United States

Dimensions

5 1/8 x 36 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.912

Places

New York City (New York state)

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