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Ceiling paper

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Repeating circular medallions in between which are flower bouquets on each side, connected by thin and simplified floral swags. Printed in greens, pink, white, white mica, and beige. Rip and tape stains.
Printed in selvedge: "Benton. Heath & Co. 1049 WB"
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Manufacturer
Benton, Heath & Co., Hoboken, New Jersey, 1875 - 1917
Date
1905–1915
Credit Line
Gift of Victorian Collectibles
Medium
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica
Dimensions
90 x 49.5 cm (35 7/16 x 19 1/2 in.)
Type
Wallcoverings
Ceiling paper
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