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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176597

Description

Unused sample. Urn with flowers draped with beaded swags and supported by a tableture flanked by foliate scrolls with cornucopia terminals and draped with a fringed anthemion banner. Printed in tan, brown, and pale yellow on an embossed, Indian red and liquid mica ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2806

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19-7/8 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.793

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Red

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

urn
flowers
bead swags
foliate scrolls
cornucopia
flower wreaths
banner
flag
anthemion

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