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Wallpaper Sample Book

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1975-1979

GUSN

GUSN-304610

Description

Sample book of nineteenth century reproduction wallpapers by Scalamande.

Details

Descriptive Terms

sample books
paper (fiber product)
cardboard
Sample, Sales
Book, Sample
Book, Sample

Inscription

"Scalamandre / AMERICA'S MANUFACTURER OF FABRICS, RUGS, WALLPAPERS AND TRIMMINGS FOR AMERICA'S RESTORATIONS / PRESENTS A... / 19th Century / Wallpaper Collection / XXX" (Text on sample book cover.)

Maker

Scalamandré (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Long Island City, New York, United States

Dimensions

17 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 1 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1995.18

Places

Long Island City (Queens, New York City, New York state) [neighborhood]

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