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The Lisston

Wallpaper
Early 19th century - early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
C. F. A. Voysey (designer)
Place of origin
England (made)

Portion of 'The Lisston' wallpaper; Colour machine print, on paper; Signed in ink on the mount C. F. A. Voysey, inscribed in ink with title, numbered 1377 and inscribed in pencil 4 shuttle broc. Use three weaves for leaves.


Object details

Categories
Wall Coverings
Prints
Object type
Wallpaper
TitleThe Lisston (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Colour machine print, on paper
Paper
Colour Machine Print
Brief description
Portion of 'The Lisston' wallpaper; Colour machine print, on paper; Signed in ink on the mount, inscribed with title and numbered '1377'; Designed by C. F. A. Voysey; England; Late 19th - early 20th century.
Physical description
Portion of 'The Lisston' wallpaper; Colour machine print, on paper; Signed in ink on the mount C. F. A. Voysey, inscribed in ink with title, numbered 1377 and inscribed in pencil 4 shuttle broc. Use three weaves for leaves.
Dimensions
  • Height: 70cm
  • Width: 41.6cm
Dimensions from: 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.
Marks and inscriptions
  • C. F. A. Voysey (Signed in ink on the mount.)
  • Inscribed in ink with title, numbered 1377 and inscribed in pencil 4 shuttle broc. Use three weaves for leaves.
Object history
This design was also intended for a textile.
Production
This design was also intended for a textile.
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.
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.314-1974

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
Record URL
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