Ceiling Paper, 1905–15
This object is resting in our storage facility.
We acquired this object in 1979
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- Object ID: 18500957
- Accession Number: 1979-91-700
- Acquired: 1979
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CPG2/
- Ceiling Paper, 1905–15. 1905–15. Machine-printed on paper, mica. Gift of Victorian Collectibles. 1979-91-700.
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- Manufactured by Howell and Brothers
Large trellis of scrolls, floral bouquets and vines with foliate wreaths in the resulting square spaces. Pink ground. Printed in pinks, light metallic green and dark metallic green. Printed in selvedge: "Howell & Brothers, 1521 W".
This ceiling paper is machine-printed on paper, mica. Its dimensions are: 91.5 x 49 cm (36 x 19 5/16 in.).
It is inscribed Printed in selvedge: "Howell & Brothers, 1521 W".
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This ceiling paper is from United States and dated 1905–15
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