Two long fragments of wallpaper in the "Griffin" pattern. Fragments are mid-nineteenth century reproduction of the late-eighteenth century neoclassical "Griffin" wallpaper by French manufacturer Reveillon (see 1917.145a and b) . In the pattern, a cartouche or shelf figure frames a bowl. Griffins rest on the outstretched arms of the figure. From the figure hangs a ribbon. Two crossed spears are tied up in the ribbon with a bow knot. At the terminus of the ribbon is a hanging urn with fruit and foliage. The pattern is roller-printed in brown, gray, blue, green and metallic gold on salmon ground. Waterhouse Wallhangings produced a reproduction of this paper in the 1970s (see 2001.281.749).
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
metallic pigment
Neoclassical
Wallpaper
Griffin
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Unknown
England; Germany
71 3/4 x 16 1/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.959AB
Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly
Title Reproduction Wallpaper Accession Number 2001.281.749
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1917.145a
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1917.145b
Machine Printed
wall fragment
Pink
Repro
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Arabesque
Griffin
Spears
Ribbon
Cartouche
Urns
Fruit
Beads
Festoons
NeoClassical
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