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Simulation of a cornice resting upon medallions, with ogee and bead-and-reel mouldings below. The soffit of the cornice, and the medallions, are rendered in perspective, as seen from below. Printed in browns, yellow, white and red.
Browns, yellow, white and red.

Border (possibly France), 1840
block-printed.
1940-6-2

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

Large-scale acanthus and dentae. Printed in grisaille with pink background on gray ground.

Border (France), 1810–20
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-206

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Group of five figures, either unclothed or partially clad, dancing around seated figure of Justice, holding scales. Thatched hut in background. This scene is enclosed in a square diamond shape, framed by red, white & blue ribbon. At top and bottom edge of diamond is a narrow brown band of oak leaves and acorns. The bands are wrapped with the red, white and blue ribbon. Alternating with the scene of Justice are fasces and a Phrygian cap, wrapped in a banner reading: "Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite".

Border (France), 1920–50
block printed and hand painted, paper support.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-108

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

At top, an undulating pink ribbon printed with moire design, with two narrow parallel white stripes, upon which is placed in intervals a white daisy with buds and leaves. The ribbon overhangs a plain gray field ornamented further down by a thin white band broken at intervals by floral sprigs. Molding bands at bottom. Printed on white ground.

Border (possibly France), 1850
block-printed.
1953-202-5

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

Horizontal band of multi-colored flowers with green leaves set below a gray ground and above a field of dark red flock.

Border (France), 1860
block-printed, flocked.
1954-155-4-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

Horizontal rectangle. Border paper with repeating design of medallions, enclosed by simple leaf forms, containing floral spray, set against vertical stripes. Across upper edge, stripes of orange and white; across lower edge, white stripe.

Border (France), 1795–1805
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1928-2-55

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Horizontal rectangle. Across the top and bottom, twisted ribbon motif in yellow. Between, intertwined chains of laurel and white flowers, on a red flock field.

Border (France), 1815–25
block-printed and flocked.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-45-68

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Green flock; surmounted by dentil molding and quatrefoils enclosed in circles done in buff color, and gilt.

Border (France), 1850
machine-printed, flocked.
Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc..
1959-160-58

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Blue and white drapery intertwine about gold-colored rod and pass through ring and clasp of stylized acanthus leaves, also gold-colored. Same style acanthus leaf forms upper border. Trompe l'oeil.

Border (France), 1825–35
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell, Inc..
1959-160-63

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A simple band of rosettes with a flocked background. Printed in dark brown flocking, tan and yellow.

H# 1

Border (France), 1860–80
block-printed and flocked on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell..
1972-42-106

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Machine made, joined sheets of paper with touches of metallic gold ink. The design consists of a string of round and rectangular medallions containing modified fleur-de-lis. Linear curl decorations embellishes the string of medallions; printed in black flock with salmon, red, ochre, and gold.

H#45

Border (France), 1850–80
block-printed and flocked on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-110

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

Black border with two gold lines.

Border (France), 1835–1900
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-116-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Brown ground with narrow tan stripes along edges.

H# 142

Border (France), 1835–1900
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-117

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Quatrefoil on raised panels. Printed in bright orange, brown, tan and blue on blue ground.

H# 21

Border (France), 1860–80
block-printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-122-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Floral vine twist around a foliate rope. Pink and blue flowers. Printed, pink, blue, green and black on gray ground.

H#191

Border (France), 1850–80
block-printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-128-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

3 widths of narrow passementerie border on black ground between rope and gimp edgings. Machine printed flowers in red, pink, blue, orange with green foliage.

H#34

Border (France), 1850–1900
roller printed on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-132-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Narrow passementerie border in fancy gimp design. Printed in three shades of blue and deep red flock.

H#524

Border (France), 1850–80
block-printed and flocked on machine-made paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-136

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Wide central band of leaves alternating with a grouping of three convex staves. Every second leaf is inverted. There are black scrolls above and below these motifs. Bands of strung beads along top and bottom edges.

H#239

Border (France), 1800–1830
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-230

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

The primary design consists of an acanthus rinceau punctuated by daffodil-like flowers and interspersed with clusters of small conventional flowers and maple leaves. Beneath this band, a narrow foliate edging alternates rosettes with acanthus-derived motifs.

Border (France), 1815–35
block-printed on joined sheets.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-35

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Ormolu or gilt bronze medallions. Larger motif alternates with a floral quatrefoil. Band of egg and dart along bottom edge. Narrow straight band along top edge. Printed in yellow ocher, brown and mauve on a pink ground.

H# 663

Border (France), 1800–1820
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-40-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral border printed in shades of gray and white, with yellow daisy centers. Printed on brown ground with two light-color bands running along the bottom edge.

Border (France), 1805–25
block-printed on flocked paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-61

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A rococo molding design with edging of dentils and scallops, and a bead string on the top band. The central band alternates a zig-zag foliage garland with floral medallions and stylized floral ornaments. Printed in terra cotta, gray and black.

H# 61

Border (France), 1840–60
block-printed on machine made paper, joined ?.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-94

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A strapwork design interspersed with foliate curls and striped areas. Printed in dark red flocking, blue and gray.

H# 31

Border (France), 1840–70
block-printed and flocked on paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-95-a,b

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

Maroon flock, gray scrollwork pattern on white ground

Border (possibly France), 1850–75
block-printed and flocked paper.
Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife.
1974-41-2

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Green and black strapwork.

Border (France), ca. 1840
block-printed on paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-135

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Incomplete repeat of design of acanthus leaves and jonquils, above a simulated leaf molding. Printed in yellows, browns, and blue on Indian red ground.

Border (France), ca. 1830
block-printed.
Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes.
1940-117-11

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

Simulated architectural moldings with baguette entwined by leaves in red flock. Printed in blues, grays and red flock.

Border (France), 1865
block-printed and flocked.
Gift of D. Lorraine Yerkes.
1940-117-7

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

At top edge, vining foliatte band. Below, a rod with floral twist. At bottom edge, band of dentil. Printed in green flock with black overprint on striped sidewall background.

Border (France), ca. 1820
block-printed and flocked on joined sheets.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-210

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

Multi-colored design of tulips and other flowers arranged on a curving stem on a gray ground with a white border.

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

Horizontal rectangle. Border paper, with alternating motifs of spray of roses and leaf with berries. Across top and bottom edges, blue band with white serpentine line. Printed in white, pink, blue, green and brown, on black field.

Border (France), 1795–1805
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1928-2-57

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

Horizontal rectangle. Band of roses, tulips and morning glories in naturalistic colors against field of dark red flock; across top, leaf molding and bead and reel, across bottom, cable molding, in yellows.

Border (France), 1815–30
block-printed and flocked on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-45-104

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular. Band of blue and white morning glories on yellow field with orange flock leaves, bordered above and below in orange flock of three shades.

Border (France), 1820–30
block-printed and flocked on handmade paper.
Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
1931-45-95-c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Against a field resembling weaving or basket work, horizontal groups of interlacings alternate with single rosettes. Running moldings at top and bottom. Pale green, dark green and black, on green ground.

Border (possibly France), 1835–50
block-printed.
1953-202-2

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Border edged on one side by row of floral blossoms and standalone floral sprays. Fond: réseau tortillée. Modes: point mignon, enchainettes, semé de Larmes.

Border (France), early 19th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-50-156

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

Border of Point d'Alençon with a design of small-scale floral shapes edged by a garland on one side.

Border (France), late 18th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-50-249

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Wide border of linen with areas of drawn work and embroidery in an open pattern of floral sprays and birds with an angel on the right side.

Border (France), 17th century
linen.
Bequest of Richard Cranch Greenleaf in memory of his mother, Adeline Emma....
1962-50-290

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