Wallpaper
1877 (made)
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Portion of wallpaper dado depicting two robed male figures in a boat with a pale blue sail; one figure sitting holding a fan, the other standing propelling the boat. The boat set between two large iris plants with pale blue flowers, with two blue swallows flying overhead, on a gold ground; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper.
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Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print, on paper |
Brief description | Portion of wallpaper dado depicting two robed male figures in a boat with a pale blue sail; one figure sitting holding a fan, the other standing propelling the boat. The boat set between two large iris plants with pale blue flowers, with two blue swallows flying overhead, on a gold ground; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1877. |
Physical description | Portion of wallpaper dado depicting two robed male figures in a boat with a pale blue sail; one figure sitting holding a fan, the other standing propelling the boat. The boat set between two large iris plants with pale blue flowers, with two blue swallows flying overhead, on a gold ground; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper. |
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Credit line | Given by Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd |
Object history | Given by Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd. This frieze was intended for use with the 'Iris and Kingfisher' wallpaper (E.4035-1915). Exhibited at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1878. |
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Accession number | E.1867-1934 |
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Record created | April 2, 2009 |
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