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Reproduction Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1970-1980

GUSN

GUSN-290354

Description

Two unused pieces of reproduction wallpaper in the "Early American Stencil" pattern by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Wallpaper had a an all-over design of stylized rosettes, palmettes and medallions arranged in a diamond-shaped grid. Pattern is based on a mid-18th century handpainted stencil found in Dedham, Massachusetts. Two colorways are present: 2001.281.784.1 -- Blue on a white ground; and 2001.281.784.2 -- Yellow on a gold ground. Paper is textured to resemble a basketweave fabric.(#105000).

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
embossed wall coverings
palmette (motif)
floral patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. / Boston, Massachusetts / "Early American Stencil" / From an original hand-painted stencil found in / Dedham, Mass. Dating to mid 18th Century. / No. 105000 / $7.50 per single roll / 28 1/2" Wide Trimmed. 9 ½" Repeat / A single roll is 5 yards long. / Page No. 28 / Also available in custom colors. / See inside back cover for details." (Printed on back of 201.281.784.2.)
"Waterhouse Wallhangin[gs]" (Pritned on selvedge of 2001.281.784.1.)

Pattern

Early American Stencil

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Dimensions

7 7/8 x 6 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.784.1-.2

Places

Dedham (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
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

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

stencil

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

rosettes
medallions
stencils
palmettes

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