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Portion of wallpaper with matching border, about 1755-60. Museum no. E.2296, 2296A-1966

Portion of wallpaper with matching border, about 1755-60. Museum no. E.2296, 2296A-1966

Portion of wallpaper with matching border
England
About 1755-60
From a house in the high Street, Brentford, Middlesex
Colour print from woodblocks, and stencilling
Museum no. E.2296, 2296A-1966
Given by Mr John B. Fowler

A lively floral pattern in the rococo style, this paper was designed to imitate the look of contemporary silk damask fabrics.