Patterned Paper
ca. 1900 (made)
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A piece of crepe paper printed in colour from several woodblocks. The design has an overall pattern of roses, leaves and dripwork printed in gold, mustard, brown, red, white, peach, pink and lime green on a pale green background.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Crepe paper printed in colour from several woodblocks |
| Brief description | Patterned paper with printed floral design, crepe paper printed in colour from several woodblocks, Great Britain, ca. 1900 |
| Physical description | A piece of crepe paper printed in colour from several woodblocks. The design has an overall pattern of roses, leaves and dripwork printed in gold, mustard, brown, red, white, peach, pink and lime green on a pale green background. |
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| Production | This piece of paper has a series of 11 sets of small circles used to record which colours have been printed and possibly to assist with ensuring that the printed design remains in register. The exact function of this paper is unclear. It may have been used in some adapted form as a wallpaper, a substitute for textiles on sideboards, or to cover tables or stalls at fairs or charitable events. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints, Drawings and Paintings Accession Register for 1990 |
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| Accession number | E.2008-1990 |
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| Record created | February 23, 2009 |
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