Wallpaper
ca. 1951 (printed), Mid-19th century (designed)
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Reprint of wallpaper with a pattern of the national emblems (thistles, daffodils etc) within a trellis, design in a dark colour on a pale ground; Woodblock print, on paper.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woodblock print, on paper |
| Brief description | Reprint of wallpaper with a pattern of the national emblems (thistles, daffodils etc) within a trellis, design in a dark colour on a pale ground; Woodblock print, on paper; Designed by A. W. N. Pugin; This design was used at the Houses of Parliament, and is said to have been designed for the Great Exhibition, 1851; Produced by Arthur Sanderson & Sons Ltd. as a reprint from the original blocks; England; ca. 1951. |
| Physical description | Reprint of wallpaper with a pattern of the national emblems (thistles, daffodils etc) within a trellis, design in a dark colour on a pale ground; Woodblock print, on paper. |
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| Object history | This design was used at the Houses of Parliament, and is said to have been designed for the Great Exhibition, 1851. |
| Production | This design was used at the Houses of Parliament, and is said to have been designed for the Great Exhibition, 1851. |
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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.1400-1979 |
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| Record created | June 29, 2009 |
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