Ceiling paper

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Object Details

Manufacturer
Maxwell & Co., S.A., Chicago, Illinois, USA
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
Rococo inspired ceiling paper with large trellis pattern formed of scrollwork navettes with medallions outlined in c and s-scrolls at intersections. Medallions outlined in vine-like scrollwork are placed in the center of each diamond-shaped cell of the trellis. Both medallions contain radial designs of swags and further scrollwork. Pattern is printed in browns, gold and beige on khaki ground.
Credit Line
Gift of Victorian Collectibles
1905–1915
Accession Number
1979-91-1068
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
Wallcoverings
Ceiling paper
Medium
Machine-printed paper, liquid mica
Dimensions
84.5 x 47.5 cm (33 1/4 x 18 11/16 in.)
made in
USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Wallcoverings Department
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Record ID
chndm_1979-91-1068
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq487a15ddc-818d-41da-82f8-bce6d8e6c066
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