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Reproduction Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1950-1965

GUSN

GUSN-293267

Description

Partial roll of reproduction wallpaper from the "Liberty" collection produced by Allen-Doane & Company, Inc. Wallpaper has large-scale medallion stripe pattern with highly stylized motifs including acanthus leaves, flowers and leaves. 2001.281.893.1 is screen-printed in white on a light gray ground (pattern # LP1-378). 2001.281.893.2 is screen-printed in green and white on a woven-textured green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
screen printing
medallions (medals)
stripes
Wallpaper

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Allen-Doane Company (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

29 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.893.1-.2

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Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Screen Print

Form

Unused

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripes
acanthus leaves
medallions

Period/Style

Medallion

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