Wallpaper
Early 20th century (made)
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Portion of dark imitation-leather wallpaper with two decorative bands. One band is a running design of scrolling foliage and flowers in (?)gold on a dark ground; the second band is a repeating design of square frames containing oval motifs and strapwork.
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| Brief description | Portion of dark imitation-leather wallpaper with two decorative bands. One band is a running design of scrolling foliage and flowers in (?)gold on a dark ground; the second band is a repeating design of square frames containing oval motifs and strapwork; Produced by M. H. Birge & Sons Co.; United States; 1900-1914. |
| Physical description | Portion of dark imitation-leather wallpaper with two decorative bands. One band is a running design of scrolling foliage and flowers in (?)gold on a dark ground; the second band is a repeating design of square frames containing oval motifs and strapwork. |
| Credit line | Given by M. H. Birge & Sons Co., USA |
| Object history | Given by M. H. Birge & Sons Co., USA. |
| Production | E.407 and 409-1914 also feature bands of paper with the same design of scrolling foliage and flowers. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | E.404-1914 |
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| Record created | March 9, 2009 |
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