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Two rolls of wallpaper (2015.42.5.1-.2), one retains its original paper wrapper stamped "3C W153" (2015.42.5.1). Leaf pattern in gold with blue and orange accents on textured cream ground. States, 1923-1958
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper
"U. W. P. C. of N. A./MADE IN U.S.A."
(With symbols on either side.
)
"FADE PROOF" (With diamond/octagon design around it.)
"-WASHABLE" (printed)
"MADE IN U.S.A." (printed)
"3C/W153" (Stamped on outside of 2015.42.5.1.2)
"This paper has TRIM EASY edge. Apply paste/and fold paper in usual manner. Crease perforated/edge under this tape and tear off selvage." (Printed on tape around 2015.42.5.1.2
)
1235.5
United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958) (Manufacturer)
United States
19 3/8 (W) (inches)
Gift of Alexander M. Carlisle
2015.42.5.1-.2
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