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Wallpaper

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GUSN

GUSN-302187

Description

Wallpaper roll and fragment. Stylized sprigs in white and sienna/coral on pink ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

R C a Paris, Made in France (printed)
Batiste Pumetis / #3263 / Rose with white and coral / 35.00 (handwritten)
This collection of 20th century French hand-blocked wallpapers was the gift (probably in the 1970s) of Roach and Craven, a Boston decorating firm on Chesnut St. (by R. Nylander)

Pattern

Batiste Plumetis

Pattern No.

3263

Maker

Mauny (Manufacturer)

Credit Line

Gift of Roach & Craven, Inc.

Accession Number

2000.211A-C

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

floral

Decor Motif

sprig
floral

Period/Style

floral

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