Billow
Wallpaper
1879 (made)
1879 (made)
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Portion of 'Billow' wallpaper, depicting two leaping fish on a ground of wave pattern; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper.
Object details
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| Title | Billow (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Colour woodblock print, on paper |
| Brief description | Portion of 'Billow' wallpaper, depicting two leaping fish on a ground of wave pattern; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour print from wood blocks, on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1879. |
| Physical description | Portion of 'Billow' wallpaper, depicting two leaping fish on a ground of wave pattern; 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. This paper was produced in another version, showing fish. The wallpaper frieze 'Mermaid' (E.4042-1915) was intended for use with this wallpaper. |
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| Associated object | E.4042-1915 (Set) |
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| Accession number | E.4024-1915 |
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| Record created | April 14, 2009 |
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