Wallpaper
about 1950-60 (made)
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Wallpapers exhibiting styles inspired by historic patterns were popular in the 1950s. This paper uses the classical pattern of trophies; these usually comprised weapons and flags but are here given a witty contemporary slant by the substitution of musical instruments and gardening tools.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Block print or screnprint |
| Brief description | Wallpaper with a pattern of trophies with musical instruments and gardening tools. Probably French, c.1950-60 |
| Physical description | Walllpaper with pattern of trophies with musical instruments and garden tools on a ground of cream and beige stripes. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr R.M. Townsend |
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| Summary | Wallpapers exhibiting styles inspired by historic patterns were popular in the 1950s. This paper uses the classical pattern of trophies; these usually comprised weapons and flags but are here given a witty contemporary slant by the substitution of musical instruments and gardening tools. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | E.327-1995 |
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| Record created | March 21, 2007 |
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