Wallpaper

Physical description

Portion of dark-blue wallpaper with two decorative bands; one, art deco-style featuring roses, in red, greens and blues; the other, gold strapwork on a dark-blue ground.

Place of Origin

USA, USA (made)

Date

Early 20th century (made)

Artist/maker

M. H. Birge & Sons Co. (manufacturer)

Object history note

Given by M. H. Birge & Sons Co., USA.

Descriptive line

Portion of dark-blue wallpaper with two decorative bands; one, art deco-style featuring roses, in red, greens and blues; the other, gold strapwork on a dark-blue ground; Produced by M. H. Birge & Sons Co.; United States; 1900-1914.

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:

'641
112 portions, including friezes with stags' heads, galleons, panels, imitations of Spanish leatherwork etc
Produced by M. H. Birge & Sons Co., USA
Early 20th century
Colour prints from wood blocks, embossed paper etc
Various sizes
Given by M. H. Birge a Sons Co., USA
E.359-470-1914; E.415 neg GJ.9452; E.423 neg GJ.9450; E.430 neg GJ.9451; E.445neg GJ.9453; E.450 neg GJ.9454; E.453 neg GJ.9455; E.454 neg GJ.9456; E.460 neg GJ.9457'

Materials

Paper

Subjects depicted

Roses; Strapwork; Art Deco

Categories

Prints; Wall coverings

Collection code

PDP