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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

ca. 1890

GUSN

GUSN-49962

Description

Unused sample of Japanese leather paper- possibly embossed only. Large floral pattern with pomegranates, pine cones, butterflies and fruit. Embossed design on stenciled ecru background. Relief design lacquered on ivory.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
fragments
paper (fiber product)
embossed wall coverings
machine-made
floral patterns
Unidentified Paper
Wallpaper

Inscription

AIX (embossed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

46.5 x 37.75 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Ellis, Sr.

Accession Number

1981.152

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