Wallpaper
c.1740-1770 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This wallpaper is one of several historic wallcoverings found in the Old Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The house was builit in the late 17th century, and altered in the 18t century. This sample is of particular interest because it has a well-preserved excise duty stamp on the back.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Wood-block print and flock on paper |
| Brief description | Sample of 18th-century green flock wallpaper from the Old Manor, Fordingbridge, Hants. |
| Physical description | Dark green flock on a green ground, with large scale baroque pattern. |
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| Style | |
| Marks and inscriptions | Excise duty stamp with crown above GR monogram and PAPER J 4 |
| Credit line | Given by Barry Wenham |
| Summary | This wallpaper is one of several historic wallcoverings found in the Old Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire. The house was builit in the late 17th century, and altered in the 18t century. This sample is of particular interest because it has a well-preserved excise duty stamp on the back. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.590-2014 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2014 |
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