Singing Bird
Wallpaper
1893 (made)
1893 (made)
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Portion of 'Singing Bird' wallpaper, a design in shades of blue and brown, depicting two song birds perched on either end of a ribbon swag, a trefoil between them; also featuring acanthus leaves, vases and scrolling foliage on a ground of yellow spots; Colour woodblock print on paper.
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Title | Singing Bird (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print on paper |
Brief description | Portion of 'Singing Bird' wallpaper, a design in shades of blue and brown, depicting two song birds perched on either end of a ribbon swag, a trefoil between them; also featuring acanthus leaves, vases and scrolling foliage on a ground of yellow spots; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour woodblock print on paper; Intended for use with the 'Trio' pilaster decoration (E.5167-1919); Exhibited at the Chicago Exhibition of 1893; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1893. |
Physical description | Portion of 'Singing Bird' wallpaper, a design in shades of blue and brown, depicting two song birds perched on either end of a ribbon swag, a trefoil between them; also featuring acanthus leaves, vases and scrolling foliage on a ground of yellow spots; Colour woodblock print on paper. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman |
Object history | Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman. This decoration was intended for use with the 'Trio' pilaster decoration (E.5167-1919). They were exhibited together, with the 'Plumes' wallpaper (E.4019, 4020-1915 ) at the Chicago Exhibition of 1893. |
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Associated object | E.5167-1919 (Set) |
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Accession number | E.4044-1915 |
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Record created | April 15, 2009 |
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