Wallpaper
early 18th century-mid 20th century (made)
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A section consisting of 13 layers of wallpaper and 1 border. Designs created using flock, prints from wood block, engraved rollers etc. The earliest layer is a dark green flock.
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Parts | This object consists of 13 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Designs created using flock, prints from wood block, engraved rollers etc |
Brief description | A section of 13 layers of wallpaper and 1 border; From Welwick House, Norfolk; England; Dating from early 18th century to second quarter of 20th century. |
Physical description | A section consisting of 13 layers of wallpaper and 1 border. Designs created using flock, prints from wood block, engraved rollers etc. The earliest layer is a dark green flock. |
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Credit line | Given by King's Lynn Museum and Art Gallery, Norfolk |
Object history | Given by King's Lynn Museum and Art Gallery, Norfolk Provenance: Welwick House, South Lynn, King's Lynn, Norfolk |
Bibliographic reference | Oman, Charles C., and Hamilton, Jean. Wallpapers: a history and illustrated catalogue of the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. |
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Accession number | E.852-1970 |
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Record created | November 28, 2008 |
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