Wallpaper

Object Name:

Wallpaper

Object ID:

1966.043.28 c

Creator:

M. H. Birge Sons

Date:

circa 1920

Description:

Wallpaper, 20" strip of border same design with diamond alternating with hexagons. Small rectangular hexagon border. From bottom, wide dark green band with white lines on either side. Next to that, series of elongated connected hexagons with white outside edges. Light green hexagon shape inside white. Dark green hexagon shape inside of that which is series of narrow lines. In center of dark green hexagon, Fleur de Lis at either end. Repeat approximately 1.6". Next to these hexagons, another white-green-white edge border. Above that band, row of three flowers separated by green leaves. Above these 3 flowers, diamond-shape, slightly fanciful rococo decorations. Diamond has white border inside and out. Two shades of green in fanciful design. Diamonds connect hexagons in alternating patterns. Hexagons, white line inside and outside edge with light-green band between. Lines of hexagon and diamonds intersect and connect designs together. Inside hexagon, a dark and lighter green urn with small fanciful decorations around base. Urn has four blossoms dark pink, light pink, and white. Two smaller blossoms on either side. Series of light-colored leaves around blossoms. Above hexagons and diamonds, another series of pink and white blossoms connected by green leaves. Above that border with green white lines on either side. Horizontal repeat: 6.3". Background border at top: 0.65" wide. On back, base tan paper has a little bit of the green color that has leaked around edge. Bottom edge appears to be cut.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-9.75 W-20.4 L-20 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Calvin L. Tucker