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Things we acquired in 1979

On light gray ground, clusters of green vines and white and pink flowers in arch form with staggered yellow butterflies.
  • Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-907
  • This object was made by Robert Graves Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On gray-white gradient ground, alternating anthemion motifs printed in rown, white, dark green, and dark burgundy. Rinceaux, flowers, scrolls, and heart shapes.
  • Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-906
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On green-blue ground, vertical stripes in white with staggered bows.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed, mica on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-905
  • This object was made by Janeway & Co. Inc..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On textured gray ground, thin vertical bands containing double scrolls with staggered medallions composed of central motif in white with pearl border surrounded by acanthus leaf, pearl garlands and half arcs.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-904
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Faux bois or wood grain printed paper. The design alternates between equal width light and dark panels, containing four each across the width. Beige and brown vertical textured bands.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-903
  • This object was made by Liberty Paper & Bag Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On beige textured ground, allover scrolls in shades of brown.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-902
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Art nouveau design with bouquets containing three stylized tulips or poppies with whiplash curve foliage. A secondary pattern of stylized tan flowers forms a circular shape around each of the bouquets. Printed in red, green, and tan on a strie background.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-901
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
Asymmetrical scrolling foliage. Background shades from tan at top to dark brown at bottom.
  • Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed, mica.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-900
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
A rose flanked by leaves inside a shield created by rinceuax. In between shields is a shorter rose just like the ones inside of the shields. An elongated, undulating pattern with vague flowers along top border. Bottom border of bead and spool motif. Printed in olive green, brown, white and beige on tan field.
  • Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-90
  • This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
Flitter frieze with design of leafy swags with large roses and rosebuds. The top and bottom edges have a narrow stripe as the border. Printed in pinks, greens, tan and gold mica flakes on a background that shades from deep pink to a lighter shade of pink.
  • Frieze, The Washington, 1905–1915
  • machine printed on machine-made paper, mica flakes.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-9
  • This object was made by Robert Graves Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
Scrolling acanthus leaves, the larger of which contain beading. Printed in monochrome off-white and tan on darker tan background.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1890–1915
  • machine-printed, liquid mica.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-899
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On light gray textured ground, central floral wreath containing white cluster of roses, long garlands connecting to other motifs. Printed in green, white, gold, and gray.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-898
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On light gray ground, allover honeycomb pattern made up of white beads; vertical bands composed of stripes with staggered medallions composed of peach colored flowers with leaves framed by geometric border in white and gold garland.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-897
  • This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On a vertically striped ground in tan and brown, pattern of red roses and stems inside shape of hand mirror, scroll-like decoration.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-896
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On light gray ground, vertical stripes with floral motifs in blue framed by circular border.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-895
  • This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Landscape medallions printed on textured background with fleur-de-lis.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–15
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-894
  • This object was made by Wallace Wall-Paper Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On gray-taupe ground, treillage composed of scrolls; medallions at interstices composed of scroll frames in green, light yellow, and burgundy, containing abstract pedestal with flowers.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-893
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On gray ground, with horizontal stripes. White vases holding white bouquet, garlands connecting to other vases.
  • Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-892
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On gray ground, with vertical dark squares in stripes. White vases holding white bouquet, garlands connecting other vases.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-891
  • This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Allover dark brown heart motifs on brown ground.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-890
  • This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Frieze (USA)
  • Frieze (USA)
  • machine-printed.
  • 1979-91-89-a,b
  • This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 4 images of this object.
Brown with light yellow texture.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-889
  • This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On textured brown ground, white and brown gradient floral motifs on vertical bands; staggered single flowers.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-888
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
All-over pattern of scrolling foliate forms. Printed on stippled background.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-887
  • This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Floral stripe design. Repeating motif of bouquet with four roses at top of "v" formation of rose foliage. The rose stems form the outside edges of the stripe. A pair of leaves appears on either side of the stripe mid way between to bouquets. Printed in metallic gold and green pigments and brown on tan background.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-886
  • This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
Floral medallion design. Alternating red roses and red tulips on diamond diaper  or trellis background pattern. The ground is a very fine plaid pattern.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-885
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Stylized floral stripe design. Very simple flower motif on ribbon stripe. Printed on background having wood grain effect.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-884
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Repeating design of a single floral motif, surrounded by foliate scrolls. Motifs are connected by vining foliate sprigs. Printed in green, yellow and off-white on terra cotta/brown ground.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed, mica, liquid.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-883
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On light brown textured ground, tall vase-like motifs in white with clusters of flowers.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-882
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
On textured gray ground, staggered square motifs in turquoise containing three-leaf clover, with three pendants in a vertical row topped with four gold and brown roses.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-881
  • This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Repeating motif of a very stylized flower, perhaps a tulip. A large red flower is almost enclosed within two scissor-like leaves. Printed on background simulating textile.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-880
  • This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
A repetitive design of wild roses bunched together with twisting vines. Top and bottom have same stripe border. Printed in greens, tan, yellow and deep pink on a cream-colored field.
  • Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-paper on paper.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-88
  • This object was made by George Halbert Wallpaper.
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Foliate medallion design. Medallion surrounded by layers of scrolling foliage. Printed in metallic gold, burgundy on tan ground.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-879
  • This object was made by Standard Wall-Paper Company.
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Leaf and bead twist narrow borders. Printed eight across.
  • Border (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-878
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
Floral stripe design. Large-scale red poppies on green foliate stripe. This alternates with a narrower, less prominent stripe. The whole design is printed to resemble a textile.
  • Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
  • machine-printed.
  • Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
  • 1979-91-877
  • This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
  • This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
  • There are 2 images of this object.
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