Wallpaper

Physical description

Portion of nursery wallpaper printed in brown with scenes from The Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan, within linked cartouches; Print from engraved rollers, on paper.

Place of Origin

England, Great Britain (manufactured)

Date

last quarter of 19th century (made)

Artist/maker

F. Scott & Son (supplier)

Materials and Techniques

Print from engraved rollers, on paper

Dimensions

Height: 88.3 cm portion, Width: 56.5 cm portion

Object history note

Given by the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh.

Provenance: The stock of F. Scott & Sons, 26, High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire.

Descriptive line

Portion of nursery wallpaper printed in brown with scenes from The Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan, within linked cartouches; Print from engraved rollers, on paper; Provenance: The stock of F. Scott & Sons, 26, High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire; English; 1875-1900.

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

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.
The full text of the entry is as follows:

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Nursery paper with scenes from The Pilgrim’s Progress, by John Bunyan, within linked cartouches
Last quarter of 19th century
Printed in brown from engraved rollers
88.3 x 56.5 cm (portion)
PROVENANCE The stock of F. Scott & Sons, 26, High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire
Given by the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh
E.793-1970 neg GJ.9328'

Production Note

Provenance: The stock of F. Scott & Sons, 26, High Street, Hawick, Roxburghshire.

Materials

Paper

Techniques

Engraving (printing process)

Subjects depicted

Christianity; People; Cartouches; Body armour; Pilgrimage; Wayside crosses

Categories

Prints; Wall coverings

Collection code

PDP