Wallpaper
Late 19th century (made)
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This design is closely related to the real leather hangings used in 17th century Dutch interiors. It is decorated with putti (an Italian word meaning ‘little boys’) and garlands in high relief. Like 17th century examples, it is also richly coloured and lavishly gilded, although the gilding is tarnished and stained in places. In the 19th century writers on interior decoration often recommended these luxurious but practical ‘leather’ papers for dining rooms.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embossed paper with red and gold pigment |
| Brief description | Embossed wallcovering imitating embossed and gilded leather; with a design of foliage, putti and birds in gold on a red ground; Embossed paper with red and gold pigment; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; English; Late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Embossed wallcovering imitating embossed and gilded leather; with a design of foliage, putti and birds in gold on a red ground; Embossed paper with red and gold pigment. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs Margaret Warner |
| Object history | Given by Mrs Margaret Warner. |
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| Summary | This design is closely related to the real leather hangings used in 17th century Dutch interiors. It is decorated with putti (an Italian word meaning ‘little boys’) and garlands in high relief. Like 17th century examples, it is also richly coloured and lavishly gilded, although the gilding is tarnished and stained in places. In the 19th century writers on interior decoration often recommended these luxurious but practical ‘leather’ papers for dining rooms. |
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| Accession number | E.9-1945 |
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| Record created | January 24, 2003 |
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