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Reproduction Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1950-1965

GUSN

GUSN-290445

Description

Unused sample of reproduction wallpaper in pattern #449C by W. J. Galligan & Sons. Wallpaper has large-scale pattern of highly stylized trailing flowers and foliage. Printed in gold on a dark blue ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
metallic pigment
floral patterns
scrolling foliage
Wallpaper

Inscription

"The Wm. J. Galligan Document Collection / No 449 C / 5 yd roll / Handprinted" (Stamped on back.)
"5.00" (Handwritten on back.)

Pattern No.

449C

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

W. J. Galligan & Sons, Corp. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Adams, Massachusetts, United States

Dimensions

15 3/4 x 13 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.806

Places

Adams (Berkshire county, Massachusetts)

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Blue

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
foliage

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