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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-302129

Description

Roll of wallpaper. Imitation textile style with pattern of scrolled acanthus leaf and fruit (pomegranate or artichoke?). Printed in tan and light blue on beige ground with screen of black dots.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Whiting & Sons. N.Y. / A.W.P.M.A. / 2576 (printed)

Pattern No.

2576

Associated Building

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

Maker

Whiting & Sons (Manufacturer)

Credit Line

Estate of Rosamond Gifford

Accession Number

2000.526

Places

Duxbury (Plymouth County, Massachusetts)

Wallpaper Details

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

acanthus leave
pomegranate
artichoke ?
berry?

Period/Style

textile

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