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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-302128

Description

Three partial rolls of imitation damask paper. Pattern consists of scrolling foliage, roses, and cartouche with vase of flowers flanked by doves. Pattern printed in light yellow on stiped beige and tan ground. Each roll has charcoal or pastel drawings on the reverse.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Light resisitng / made in U.S.A. (printed)
Top / Join / Here
f. B. F. P. f / 2676 / 5 (printed)

Pattern No.

2676

Associated Building

Original To Sampson Gifford House (Duxbury, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.523A-C

Places

Duxbury (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)

Wallpaper Details

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

foliate
leaves
rose
vase
dove
bird

Period/Style

Damask

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