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Foliate medallions, alternating between large and small. Printed on ground which shades from light at the top to deep blue at the bottom. Band of guilloche runs along bottom edge.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, machine made paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-37-a,b

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

On dark gray ground, white scrollwork with gold beaded frame.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-910

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Light and dark brown wood-like ground with green wreaths and light brown ribbons.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1283

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Wallpaper roll.
Printed two across, round stylized floral motif with foliage. Printed on tan ground.

Border (USA), 1875–1906
machine-printed.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-165-36

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alternating floral bouquets covering two different architectural structures (the corner of a staircase and a balcony) with foliate scrolls, connected by floral vining tendrils. Ground is cream. Printed in greens, pinks, white mica, blue, beige, and orange mica.
Printed in selvedge: "Cresswell & Washburn. Phila. 0.593"

Sidewall (USA), 1905–15
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1151

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On silvery gray textured ground, floral motifs with scrolls. Rococo style floral design.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid, textured ground on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1276

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Large scrolling medallions, each containing a basket with floral bouquet. A suspended floral wreath hangs between each medallion. Printed in red, green and metallic gold on light green ground.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-526

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Foliate medallion on stripe. Printed in red, black and white on red ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-586-a,b

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Thick, vertical green bands with large red and gold foliate medallions and small floral medallions. Bands are bordered by bands of monochrome floral and foliate motifs that create a lace or ribbon-like pattern. Between these green bands is the background design with small floral medallions. Background is small, horizontal dot and dash patterns over which is a layer of vermiculation. Printed in green, dark red, metallic gold and cream on light blue-green ground. Printed in right selvedge: "C&W" pattern number "450".

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper, mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1226

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A repeating design of pale blue and mica scrolling acanthus and large leaf in a wave-like composition below a border of simplified architectural motifs. Printed on an ivory ground.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-19

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Repeating floral bouquets enframed with scrolls and connected by floral swags tied with a ribbon bow. Both top and bottom have a trelis outlined by scrolls and waving stripes. Beige ground. Printed in light greens, beiges, brown and white mica. Printed in selvedge: Cresswell & Washburn. Phila 0.650

Frieze (USA), 1905–15
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-569

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Ceiling paper, motifs of four foliate scrolls set within a laurel circle. Printed in green and pink on ochre ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1885–90
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Fitch.
1955-84-6

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Wreaths wrapped in pink ribbons, sitting atop a foliate rope. Foliate garland hangs below. Printed in green, pink and mica on a tan ground.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1284

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Floral and scoll border. Printed in tan and mica on tan ground. Printed two across.

Border (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-826

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

On light gray and tan vertical striped ground; staggered bouquets in gold scrolls and white and tan bouquets, rinceaux linking them all.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1370

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On gray ground, treillage composed of rinceaux of white and pink flowers; floral motifs in gold, pink and white at interstices.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1371

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Clusters of ferns in different shades of green, twigs, sprays, flowers and berries on a band of green, pink, and light blue bead-like moulding.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-819

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Widely-spaced pattern with foliate scroll enclosing floral sprig, with tendrils branching out from end. Printed in gray, blue, and tan on light colored ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1120

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral wreaths with ribbon connected by floral swag. Ground is cream. Printed in blues and white mica.
Printed in selvedge: "Cresswell & Washburn. Phila. 0.635"

Sidewall (USA), 1905–15
machine-printed on paper, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1164

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Small fleur de lis enclosed within a wreath composed of stylized scroling foliage. Four quatrefoil shapes surround the wreath. Printed on a tan ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1292

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

All-over pattern of motif appearing like three interlocked horse shoes along with petite floral motif and dots. Printed in ocher and tan on tan ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1298

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Non-directional, seemingly random placement of floral sprigs in blue, green, white, and tan, alternate with sprigs in metallic gold. Printed on tan ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1113

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed paper, mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1339

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Round scrolling acanthus scrolls with attached floral sprigs, alternates with smaller versions of same. Very open design. Printed in yellow, light blue, and tan on light colored ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1087

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Acanthus scrolls and floral motifs, some fill of tracery between scrolls. Printed on light tan ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1311

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Small floral clusters tied with bow knot and connected by cord or ribbon.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1343

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sparsely arranged floral and foliage scrolls. Gold and shades of pink on a pale yellow ground. Pattern number 0563.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1360

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Borders printed two across. Floral bouquets of pink, blue and cream flowers encircled by foliate rinceaux. Top band of stripes and palmette pattern. Bottom band of stripes. Ground is beige and textured. Printed in pink, blue, cream, tan and metallic gold. Printed in selvedge: "Cresswell & Washburn. Phila 0.636".

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper, textured ground.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-445

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Irregular circular medallions, rather amoeba-like, with floral quatrefoil center, alternates with a diamond-shaped medallion. A round floral wreath fills the center of the grid formed by these other two medallions. Printed in shades of green, yellow, and metallic gold on tan ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, ribbed ground, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1006

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral wreath motifs surrounded by scrolls and floral swags. Printed on off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1101

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Repeating motif of overlapping circles, set in rows. A small diamond shape is set in the intersection on two sides. Printed in metallic gold, green and brown on off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1105

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Diaper pattern of interlockings circles with secondary scroll wreath interiors. Printed in light blue, grey and white liquid mica on off-white ground. Printed in selvedge: "Cresswell & Washburn. Phila" pattern number "0.426"

Ceiling (USA), 1905–15
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1170

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Two bands of continuous swirling vine and flower pattern, each bordered on the bottom by a repeating pattern of alternately large and small inverted curved v's with the large ones containing a simple flower design on a solid ground bordered and separated by thin horizontal bands. Printed in yellow, mica, gray, brown and tan.

Border (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-298

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Festooned floral garlands and graduated pearl strands hang from symmetrical, abstract shapes composed of foliate c scrolls. Tattered ribbons crisscross over the garlands and run diagonally from the top to the bottom of the panel. This design is printed in shades of green, tan and gold on a beige background.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine printed on textured ground.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-351

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Printed two across, frieze features horizontally repeating, delicately rendered floral sprays with symmetrical foliate scrollwork. The sprays run along the top and bottom edges of the panel, and mirror each other across a central divider of two thin lines with beaded borders and scalloped floral garlands. A small area of vertical lines extends from both the top and bottom edges of the panel. This design is rendered in shades of green and white on a beige background.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1910
machine-printed paper, liquid mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-431

This object was made by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.