Sidewall, 1872–78
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 1972
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- Object ID: 18475801
- Accession Number: 1972-21-3
- Acquired: 1972
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CGdi/
- Sidewall, 1872–78. 1872–78. Block-printed on embossed paper. Gift of Salem Art Association. 1972-21-3.
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- Manufactured by Leissner & Louis
Anglo-Japanesque or Japonaiserie design of pink and pastel blue flowers, cream and gray foliage over circles with geometric pattern fills; patterning outlined in metallic gold. Background of metallic silver, over cream ground on embossed paper.
This sidewall is block-printed on embossed paper. Its dimensions are: 76 x 51 cm (29 15/16 x 20 1/16 in.).
It is inscribed From Bush House, Salem, OR, built 1877-78 Marked: "Leissner & Louis"
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This sidewall is from United States and dated 1872–78
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