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Wallpaper

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portion of faux marble-effect wallpaper printed with red lines to give the effect of cut blocks.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Possibly machine-printed, on machine-made paper
Brief description
Portion of machine-printed faux marble effect wallpaper. English, late 19th century
Physical description
Portion of faux marble-effect wallpaper printed with red lines to give the effect of cut blocks.
Dimensions
  • Height: 107.4cm
  • Width: 54.9cm
irregular
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Michael Bate
Object history
This was found on the first-floor landing in the Mansion House, Whitchurch, Shropshire.
Production
Attribution note: This is a so-called 'sanitary' paper, machine-printed with oil colours to make it washable. It has also been varnished to give a longer-lasting washable surface.
Reason For Production: Retail
Collection
Accession number
E.536-2001

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Record createdFebruary 22, 2002
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