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Borders printed two across the width. Alternating taller and shorter medallions. Taller medallion is topped by trefoil-like motif which is also the shorter medallion. Printed on tan ground that shades to blue at the bottom.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-500

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Horizontal cream ribbon connects bunch of pink roses with smaller motifs of two pink rose buds. Ground has staggered rows of striped horizontal figures; printed on graded cream and tan ground. Two identical borders to the width.

Border (USA), 1889–92
machine-printed.
Gift of Gaston Litton.
1949-97-1

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Drop repeating design. Gold flower and scroll medallion enclosing red field with black stylized sprigs. Foliate scrolls connect the repeating medallions. The seeming, not actual, ground is dull green. Sown with paler green sprigs.

Sidewall (USA), 1885–89
machine-printed.
1949-97-6

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Vertical trellis stripes alternating with vertical flowering vines. "a": green and white and yellow on gray ground; "b" cream and red and blue-gray on blue-gray ground.

Sidewall, Beacon Hill, 1950
machine-printed.
Gift of Donald D. MacMillan.
1950-78-17-a,b

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

One repeat with fragment of duplicate. Large pattern of roses and rococo scroll-work based on a paper found in a home in Canada. This latter paper was presumably made in France about 1880. "a" is gray-rose and cream; "b" a small sample, is predominately green and brown.

Sidewall (USA), 1950
machine-printed.
Gift of Donald D. MacMillan.
1950-78-20-a,b

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Horizontal rows of white and red squares in outline, overlapping in such a way as to give an interlocked appearance. Small figures on blue-gray ground.

Sidewall (Sweden), ca. 1950
machine-printed.
Gift of Donald D. MacMillan.
1950-78-8

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

A free imitation of moire silk. Printed in dark red on red.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1900
machine-printed.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1950-83-2

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

Based on 18th century and early 19th century designs, the collection includes ten wallpaper samples with matching textile samples, three wallpapers without matching fabrics and four fabrics without matching wallpaper. Illustrated, with explanatory notes.

Sidewall - Sample (USA), 1954
machine-printed.
Gift of F. Schumacher and Co..
1954-138-1-1/47

This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 19 images of this object.

Vertical rectangle, an incomplete width with two repeating motifs; a man on house and trees, alternating with a stream with bridges, houses, and people on a steep bank.

Sidewall (possibly USA), 1890–1900
machine-printed.
Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple.
1938-62-9

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

Design of flowering clover sprays in two shades of pink and two shades of green on yellow ground.

Sidewall, Pink Clover, 1935–45
machine-printed.
Gift of Estelle Campbell.
1942-54-22

This object was made by Bassett & Vollum, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Against a cream-colored ground are printed broken rows of simplified flowers and leaves in bright colors with a flat, colorful butterfly element alternating between. printed in margin: "N-B 2840".

Sidewall (Germany), 1920–30
machine-printed.
Gift of Teresa Kilham.
1958-80-2

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

White and gray flowers against a black ground.

Sidewall (possibly USA), 1870–80
machine-printed.
Gift of Mrs. Rollin Stickle.
1960-111-4

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

A textured paper with an abstract bold pattern of amorphous shapes. Printed in pastels: pink, green, yellow and blue on white ground.

Sidewall (Switzerland), 1950–57
machine-printed.
Gift of Dr. Max Sporri.
1957-14-22

This object was made by Tapeten-Sporri A.G..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Diaper pattern, consisting of vining floral with pineapple-like fruit, printed in gold metallic on gray-green ground. Fabric sample attached.

Sidewall - Sample, Medici, 1940–60
machine-printed.
1957-170-1

This object was made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Single drop-repeating motif: a cluster of roses and other flowers enframed by scrollwork, leaves and small flowers and a diaper of lines and dots in gold. Printed in gold, pink and dark red on red ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–95
machine-printed.
Gift of Daphne Cox.
1955-70-1

This object was made by Crossler and Wilt Wallpaper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Line drawings of summer fruits and vegetables, some color shaded, lined up in rows.

Sidewall - Sample, Summer Stock, 1956
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
1956-108-3

This object was made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Heavy scrolls framing clusters of roses; royal blue and white on grayish- mustard ground. Repeat: 365 mm.

Sidewall (Sweden), 1954
machine-printed.
Gift of Funck and Carlsson Tapetaffär.
1956-5-15

This object was made by A.B. Kabergs Tapetfabrik.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On lapis-blue ground, pattern of Arabesque-urns, garlands of bell flowers, beads and scrolls. Printed in mustard and metallic gold.

Sidewall, 1900–25
machine-printed.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1968-111-41

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

Red and green pattern on white ground. Over-all configuration, brick-like rectangles set in a pattern like diagonal, or plumb, bonded brick. In each rectangle, cluster of fruit and leaves. In wide spaces between rectangles, series of simplified cartouches and dots.

Sidewall (United States or England), 1835–45
machine-printed.
Gift of Geneva Historical Society, Geneva, NY.
1968-65-2

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

Vertical stripes of garland, leaves and lavender flowers.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1910
machine-printed.
1976-8-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Aesthetic or Anglo-Japanesque style design. Very stylized and flat floral motifs. Printed two across. Printed in metallic green, copper and gold on a taupe ground.

Border (USA), 1880–87
machine-printed.
Gift of Mrs. William B. Eldredge.
1976-9-3

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

Grid or trellis pattern formed by Eastlake-like flourishes. A square medallion with pointy projections on four sides contains a quatrefoil composed of a flower and four leaves which sits at each intersection in fills the voids. Printed in green and brown on a moire-patterned yellowish background.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1005

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Seemingly random placement of floral sprigs interspersed with foliate sprigs which appear like Japanese maple leaves. Non-directional design. Printed in green, brown, and white mica on off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1015

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

A stylized floral motif forming a quatrefoil-like design. This is centered between four ovoid foliate wreaths. Printed in brown and green on light yellow ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1020

This object was made by Standard Wall-Paper Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Eight acanthus leaf scrolls branch off from a square formed by four floral sprigs. Four floral bouquets or sprigs separate acanthus scrolls. A petite flourish fills each void. Printed on tan or off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1049

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
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 paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1105

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

Diamond trellis pattern, formed by square foliate medallions. Printed in green, shades of brown and tan on off-white gridded background.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1116

This object was made by Janeway & Co. Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Tall bouquets of white floweres with white floral vining wrapped around the stems. Background of irregular white dots on green-grey ground. Printed in greens and white.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1197

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral bouquet within medallion. Flowers printed in shades of tan and green with metallic gold medallions. Medallions are connected by swags. Printed on striped off-white background.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1268

This object was made by Imperial Wallcoverings Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Very subtle pattern appearing like stylized roses, printed in tan on tan ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1320

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Medallion stripe pattern with each medallion containing a stylized floral motif, possibly a tulip. Printed in yellow, brown and tan on a light tan ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1330

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sparsely arranged floral sprigs and foliage scrolls. Pink, green, liquid mica on a pale yellow ground. Pattern number 157.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-1364

This object was made by F. E. James Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Large-scale Mission-style tulips, alternating between two tall flowers with one shorter flower. Printed in yellow, brown and green on a textured ground.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-220

This object was made by Imperial Wallcoverings Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Scrolls and floral motifs on background of all-over mottled effect. Recommended for kitchens and children's rooms as the surface design hid fingermarks and dirt. Borders printed two across the width.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-230

This object was made by S.A. Maxwell & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Repeating motif of foliate wreath with a bow knot at top, suspended floral swag connecting each of the wreaths. Printed two borders across the width. Printed in red and green on yellow-green ground.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-241

This object was made by Henry Gledhill & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Alternating large and small medallions simulating cross stitch or needlepoint; printed on a gradient ground Two borders printed across the width.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-247

This object was made by W.H. Mairs & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.