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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1930-1940

GUSN

GUSN-178008

Description

Unused sample. Large-scale motifs of grape leaves, grapes, tendrils and palm fronds. Prints in three greys, ochre on white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

Old Century

Pattern No.

1572

Additional Identification Number

3421

Maker

M.H. Birge & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 5/8 x 22 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1438

Reference Notes

A Textbook of Authentic Design in Colonial Wallpaper, MH Birge & Sons Co.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.1437

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

tropical

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

grapeleaf
tendrils
grape
date palm
palm fronds

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