Almond Blossom and Swallow
Wallpaper
1878 (made)
1878 (made)
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Portion of wallpaper frieze 'Almond Blossom and Swallow', depicting swallows flying amidst branches of pink blossom, on a blue ground flecked with (?)gold; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper.
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Title | Almond Blossom and Swallow (manufacturer's title) |
Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print, on paper |
Brief description | Portion of wallpaper frieze 'Almond Blossom and Swallow', depicting swallows flying amidst branches of pink blossom, on a blue ground flecked with (?)gold; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1878. |
Physical description | Portion of wallpaper frieze 'Almond Blossom and Swallow', depicting swallows flying amidst branches of pink blossom, on a blue ground flecked with (?)gold; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper. |
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Credit line | Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman |
Object history | Given by Mr Emslie John Horniman. Made for use with the filling 'Almond Blossom and Wallflower' (E.641-1952). This frieze was exhibited at the International Exhibition, Paris, 1878, together with the filling, where it was awarded a gold medal. |
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Accession number | E.4038-1915 |
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Record created | April 3, 2009 |
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