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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

ca. 1930

GUSN

GUSN-302602

Description

Roll of wallpaper. Oval and octagonal vignettes of bridges and classical buildings framed by floral swags. Background features floral urns and foliate and floral trails. Printed in grey, two greens, two blues, yellow, orange, brown, and two pinks on an ivory ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Made in U.S.A. / Thomas Strahan Co. (printed)
T.S.C. / 6661

Pattern No.

6661

Maker

Thomas Strahan Company (Manufacturer)

Dimensions

20 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Cressy

Accession Number

1991.79

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Ground Color

Ivory

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

urn
vignette
bouquet
swag
bridge
column

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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