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Reproduction Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1960-1980

GUSN

GUSN-291225

Description

Cut samples in two colorways of the reproduction wallpaper "Chinese Poppy" produced by Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. Large-scale floral of poppy flowers and foliage on woody branches. The pattern is an outline only and in a single color. 2001.281.828.1 is roller-printed in green on cream ground. 2001.281.828.2 is roller-printed in red on cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"146610" (handwritten)

Pattern

Chinese Poppy

Pattern No.

146610 146467

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Waterhouse Wallhangings, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Massachusetts, United States

Dimensions

22 1/4 x 18 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.828.1-.2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)
Massachusetts (United States)

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Poppy
Branches
Foliage

Period/Style

Floral

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