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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1940-1950

GUSN

GUSN-177431

Description

Cut sample of Neoclassical wallpaper with pattern of urns, ribbons, bows, and scrolled leaves. Printed in grey and white on light yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern

Louis Seize

Pattern No.

7272

Associated Building

Original To Hathaway-Cushing-Millay House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

3094

People and Organizations

United Wall Paper Crafters of North America (1923-1958)

Maker

Thomas Strahan, Inc. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

27 1/2 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.345

Reference Notes

Thomas Strahan Company - Album of Colonial Reproductions

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

urns
bow
ribbon
scrolled leaf

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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