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Unused Wallpaper Sample

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1916

GUSN

GUSN-103545

Description

Scenery figure paper. Delicately rendered vignette showing shepherdess feeding doves while a sheep stand by her side. Scene is set within medallion embellished with scrolled foliage and flowers. Prints in two pinks, yellow, two browns, two greens, blue, grey on light grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
WALLPAPER

Pattern

Louis XV (2966)

Additional Identification Number

3273

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

Buffalo, NY (origin); Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

25 1/4 in x 21 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.67

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Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1
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