Frieze, 1825–35
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We acquired this object in 1973
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- Object ID: 18479815
- Accession Number: 1973-10-1
- Acquired: 1973
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CHpv/
- Frieze, 1825–35. Xavier Mader .1825–35. Block-printed and flocked on paper. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Jackson. 1973-10-1.
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- Designed by Xavier Mader
Fans of feathers emerging behind sunburst of jewels, over which are draped swags rendered in flock; this bound by a string of pearls and emeralds. Swags are caught up with jewelled medallion from which is pendant a giant pearl, and over this, a cluster of jewels. Tassels hang below this. Along the edge, egg and dart banding. On the verso, an imprint of a simple striped pattern with sprigs in widely-spaced grid, the paper hung with this frieze.
This frieze is block-printed and flocked on paper. Its dimensions are: H x W: 183 x 54 cm (72 1/16 x 21 1/4in.) Repeat: 54.8 x 54 cm (21 9/16 x 21 1/4 in.).
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Jackson. Its provenance is From the early 1800s to the mid-1970s this paper hung in the parlor at Locust Thicket in Lynchburg, Virginia. See object file for information on the house. (Gift) We acquired this object in 1973.
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