Tuscany
Wallpaper
1951 (made)
1951 (made)
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Portion of 'Tuscany' wallpaper, repeating motifs running in vertical bands; one, male and female heads facing each other, surrounded by small stars; the other, a motif of a circle containing a vase. Stylised foliage runs around the motifs giving a diaper pattern effect. Design in white and green, with blue stars; Colour screen print, on paper.
NB; The circular vase motifs are those used in Minton’s 'Troy' design (E.2425-1980 and E.572A-1966).
NB; The circular vase motifs are those used in Minton’s 'Troy' design (E.2425-1980 and E.572A-1966).
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| Materials and techniques | Colour screen print, on paper |
| Brief description | Portion of 'Tuscany' wallpaper, repeating motifs running in vertical bands; one, male and female heads facing each other, surrounded by small stars; the other, a motif of a circle containing a vase. Stylised foliage runs around the motifs giving a diaper pattern effect. Design in white and green, with blue stars; Colour screen print, on paper; Design by John Minton; Produced by John Line & Sons Ltd in their series 'Limited Editions'; England; 1951. |
| Physical description | Portion of 'Tuscany' wallpaper, repeating motifs running in vertical bands; one, male and female heads facing each other, surrounded by small stars; the other, a motif of a circle containing a vase. Stylised foliage runs around the motifs giving a diaper pattern effect. Design in white and green, with blue stars; Colour screen print, on paper. NB; The circular vase motifs are those used in Minton’s 'Troy' design (E.2425-1980 and E.572A-1966). |
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| Credit line | Given by John Line & Sons Ltd |
| Object history | Given by John Line & Sons Ltd. |
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| Accession number | E.572-1966 |
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| Record created | June 9, 2009 |
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