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Rolled fragment of wallpaper manufactured by Robert S. Hobbs & Co. with pattern of green scrolls and purple flowers. Roller-printed in four greens and three purples on light cream ground. Manufacturer's name and pattern number 1620 WH printed in selvedge.
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
Wallpaper
"ROBERT S. HOBBS & CO. 1620. WH" (printed)
1620
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Robert S. Hobbs & Co. (Manufacturer)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
19 3/8 (W) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.1178
1880-1893 (Robert S. Hobbs & Co taken over by National Wall Paper in 1893.)
Brooklyn (New York City, New York state) [borough]
Machine Printed
Unused
Cream
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Scrolls
Strapwork
Flowers
Sprigs
Floral
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