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Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1910 (CH 18481449)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1910 (CH 18481449)

On a textured light green ground, shiny gold scrolling foliage interspersed with alternating smaller scrolling designs; both outlined and embellished with green; small green c-shaped scrolls alternate in between.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1910 (CH 18481471)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1910 (CH 18481471)

On tan moire ground, overlapping floral diamond motif of brown scrolling trim framing yellow flowers and green leaves.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890–1920 (CH 18490995-2)
Ceiling Paper (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476191)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476191)

Cream background with gold flower pattern.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18445969)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18445969)

Quatrefoil motifs in green and gold, with connecting thin scrolls on woodgrain imitation on uncoated paper. Drop match, drop repeat.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480489)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480489)

Metallic gold scrollwork, flowers in shades of yellow, on off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480489-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480489-2)

Metallic gold scrollwork, flowers in shades of yellow, on off-white ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480493)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900 (CH 18480493)

Small-scale floral in brown, peach and white, over mica fill of tiny flowers, on pastel blue ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900–15 (CH 18476821)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900–15 (CH 18476821)

White on white design, which consists of tracery and floral medallions. THe raised area is printed in white mica.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900–15 (CH 18476821-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900–15 (CH 18476821-2)

White on white design, which consists of tracery and floral medallions. THe raised area is printed in white mica.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499029)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499029)

Rococo inspired ceiling paper with bold pattern of bold, asymmetrical foliate c and s-scrolls and floral sprays. Scrollwork is printed in tones of yellow and gold, floral sprays in muted greens. Khaki ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499029-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499029-2)

Rococo inspired ceiling paper with bold pattern of bold, asymmetrical foliate c and s-scrolls and floral sprays. Scrollwork is printed in tones of yellow and gold, floral sprays in muted greens. Khaki ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499033)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499033)

Large trellis pattern composed of delicate, symmetrical floral swags. Cells contain diamond-shaped medallions composed of foliate detailing. Trellis and medallions are printed in gold on top of a white, allover... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499033-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499033-2)

Large trellis pattern composed of delicate, symmetrical floral swags. Cells contain diamond-shaped medallions composed of foliate detailing. Trellis and medallions are printed in gold on top of a white, allover... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499185)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499185)

Overall cluters of floral scrolls and flowers. Ground is cream. Printed in blues and white mica. Printed in selvedge: "Janeway & Co. 871"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499197)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499197)

Floral medallions connected by foliate scrolls, creating a treillage pattern. Background of dots. Ungrounded and printed in teals, green, white mica, blue, and blue mica.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499223)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499223)

Alternating large floral medallions with foliate scrolls and fleur-de-lis motifs. Ground is white. Printed in blue, greens, and white. Printed in selvedge: "Williamson 665"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499233)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499233)

Floral motif with small two-flower bouquets inside a petal-like scroll pattern. Individual flowers in the resulting negative spaces. Between each floral motif is a row of either horizontal or vertical dots. Bac... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499247)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499247)

Quatrefoil shapes made up of a center fleuron, a wreath of foliate scolls, and foliate scrolls tendrils. Quatrefoil shapes are connected by another fleuron, and there are dotted star-like motifs in the resultin... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499255)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499255)

Large waving scrolls with foliate scroll tendrils that alternate with other foliate scroll motifs. Each motif is filled with a simplified petal design, and the large waving scrolls have tendrils of the simplifi... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499257)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499257)

Two-flower bouquets, surrounded by foliate scrolls that form a diagonal treillage pattern with smaller two-flower bouquets and foliate tendrils in the resulting square negative spaces. Ground is white and embos... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499273)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499273)

Treillage pattern of pink and green floral vining, with bouquets and foliate scrolls. Ground is light green and embossed in a grid-like pattern. Printed in pinks, greens and gold mica. Printed in selvedge: "Im... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499279)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499279)

Floral medallions connected by floral swag with fleurons in the resulting negative spaces. Ground is light green cream and embossed with a vining foliate scroll pattern. Printed in greens, yellows, silver mica ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499297)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499297)

Treillage pattern of intricate four-sided fleurons, with floral vining, beading, and foliate scrolls. Ground is white. Printed in greens, tans, beige, and white. Printed in selvedge: "Standard Papers 1"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499299)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499299)

Bead and reel quatrefoils connected by beadand real swags with floral medallions in each quatrefoil. In the resulting negative space are simplified flowers. Background of dash and dot pattern. Ground is light g... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499317)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499317)

Flitter ceiling. Non-directional design of rose sprigs with shadow pattern of rose sprigs. Printed in red, pink and green on light green ground. Sprigs outlined in metallic gold mica flakes.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499319)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499319)

Quatrefoil shapes made out of foliate scrolls and flower motifs, connected by scrolls to form a treillage pattern. Flower-like design made out of foliate scrolls in the resulting negative spaces. Ground is crea... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500837)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500837)

Individual leaf sprigs in alternating directions. Ground is cream. Printed in gold mica and white mica. Printed in selvedge: "Wm. H. Mairs & Co. 2241"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500881)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500881)

Art Nouveau / Mission Style. Quatrefoil formed with stylized floral motifs. This alternates with a single floral motif. Printed in pinks, greens, brown, and yellow on a black dotted background. Light green grou... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500915)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500915)

Foliate medallions connected by lag-and-feather and floral vining with fleurons in resulting negative spaces. Ground is cream. Printed in pink, brown, tan, white, and mica gold. Printed in selvedge: "Gledhill W... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500941)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500941)

Waving lag-and-feather medium grid with small pink rose and small flower motifs. Background has white mica moiret. White ground. Water damage and fading. Printed in pinks, red, greens, and white mica.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500943)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500943)

Pink stylized foliate medallions connected by stylized pink floral wreaths and white flower swags. Beige ground. Printed in pinks, greem, white, yellow and pink mica. Printed in right selvedge: "S.A. Maxwell & ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500945)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500945)

Floral bouquets in foliate wreaths interspersed with smaller floral bouquets on moires background. Pink-beige ground. PRinted in pinks, greens, white and metallic gold (which is turning green in some spots).

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500951)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500951)

Alternating floral medallions and floral vining with bows connected by rose vining. Light yellow ground. Printed in greens, pinks, white and gold mica. Taped tear across center.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500957)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500957)

Large trellis of scrolls, floral bouquets and vines with foliate wreaths in the resulting square spaces. Pink ground. Printed in pinks, light metallic green and dark metallic green. Printed in selvedge: "Howell... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500957-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500957-2)

Large trellis of scrolls, floral bouquets and vines with foliate wreaths in the resulting square spaces. Pink ground. Printed in pinks, light metallic green and dark metallic green. Printed in selvedge: "Howell... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500961)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500961)

Connected large and medium square floral medallions with five-petal pink flower motif and foliate vining. Light-yellow ground with dotted background. Printed in pinks, greens, beige and light grey. Printed in s... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500965)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500965)

Waving floral scrolls--each with four pink flowers--connected by loose treillage pattern of foliate scrolls. Ground is light green. Printed in pinks, greens, white mica, and beige. Printed in selvedge: "Keystone 711"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500967)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500967)

Floral treillage pattern with fleurons in the resulting square negative spaces. Ground is a green beige. Printed in pink, green, and gold mica. Printed in selvedge: "13"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500969)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500969)

Flitter ceiling paper with floral wreaths containing pink roses contained within overlapping foliate circles. The wreaths and circles are outlined in small gold mica flakes. White ground. Printed in pinks, gree... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500975)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500975)

Floral lattice with vining & bouquets. Lag-and-feather geometric shapes in background with fleuron lights. White ground. Printed in pinks, greens, and light blue. Printed in selvedge: "Standard Papers"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500979)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500979)

Pink rose vining with blue moires medallions. Small trellis background. Printed in pinks, greens, blues, white and white liquid mica on white ground. Printed in selvedge: "S.A. Maxwell & Co." Water damage and t... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500981)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500981)

Pink floral bouquets with bows connected by rope-like ribbon between which is a small pink floral motif. Cream ground. Printed in pinks, greens, golden yellow and white liquid mica. Printed in selvedge: "C&W" p... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500983)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500983)

Large foliate medallions with fleuron insets, floiate swags, and scrolls, connected by vining scrolls. Printed in pinks, red, gold mica. Printed in selvedge: "Standard Wall Paper Co" "6272"

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500987)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500987)

Alternating large circular medallions of scrolls with rose bouquet centers, foliate vining and floral swags and small medallions with scrolls and rose bouquets. Wavey vine-like lines between medallions. Cream g... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500989)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500989)

Wave scroll and medallion lattice with small floral bouquets in resulting square spaces. Background of brown square dots in groups of four. Beige ground. Printed in greens, pinks and white. Printed in selvedge:... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500993)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500993)

Two overlapping trelisses, one of green beaded scrolls, fleurs-de-lis and a blue and pink flower center; the other gold scrolls with alternating small and large blue and pink medallions. Background has lines of... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500995)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500995)

Diagonal floral medallions with foliate scrolls and beading, connected by lines forming a diamond shape. In the resulting negative spaces between the medallions are star-like shapes made out of sqaures. In the ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500997)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18500997)

Large stylized four-petal flowers connected by vining and scrolls. Background is a dotted hexagonal grid. Ground is a cream/light yellow. Printed in yellow, greens, reds, tan, and black. Printed in selvedge: "... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498915)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498915)

Alternating large and small quatrefoil medallions contain foliate scrollwork and pearl details. Four floral swags radiate out from each medallion and link them together creating a pattern of cells. Smaller quat... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498917)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498917)

Diaper pattern of large and small diamond shapes created by delicate vines. Large and small quatrefoil blossoms are contained within each diamond-shaped frame. Outlines of blossoms are rendered in tiny dots. Bl... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498919)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498919)

Rococo inspired foliate scrolls are embellished with small trefoil leaves and create an alternating pattern of large and small quatrefoil cells. Larger cells contain eight-petal starburst form, smaller cells co... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498923)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498923)

Thin foliate scrolls create large trellis pattern of diamond shaped cells. A rose blossom surrounded by leafy sprays sits at the center and four intersecting points of each diamond cell. Roses are printed in b... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498935)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498935)

Trellis pattern of scrollwork quatrefoils with foliate medallions placed at center and on four points of each quatrefoil. Design is printed in light blue, green, metallic gold and beige on very fine polka dot b... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498939)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498939)

A pattern of large quatrefoil cells with floral swag borders contain smaller foliate quatrefoil medallions. Larger pattern is printed over a grid of small dots, giving the paper a textured appearance. Design is... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498947)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498947)

Large quatrefoil pattern of acanthus and scrollwork with central, stylized floral medallions and sections of trellis or diaper pattern. Design printed in khaki, pale greens and white on beige ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498949)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498949)

Repeating pattern of white rose blossoms contained within auricular diamond shaped border and surrounded by floral nosegays and chains of foliate festoons. Design is printed in khaki, white and light brown on b... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498951)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498951)

Four petal quatrefoils are placed at intersections of white trellis pattern created by foliate scroll work containing sections of polka dot grid. Design is printed in metallic gold, white and green on beige background.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498953)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498953)

Tile-like pattern with alternating rows of open diamond shapes and circles decorated with scrollwork and fleur de lis motifs. Fine grid of metallic dots is printed over entire paper, giving piece a textured app... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498957)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18498957)

Pattern of rococo acanthus c and s scrolls interspersed with bunches of white roses. Design printed in light green, tan, white and brown on beige ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499005)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499005)

Large trellis pattern of alternating quatrefoils and diamond shapes with concave sides. Both shapes are outlined with foliate scrollwork, and contain large cream-colored blossoms. Faintly rendered, symmetrical ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499005-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499005-2)

Large trellis pattern of alternating quatrefoils and diamond shapes with concave sides. Both shapes are outlined with foliate scrollwork, and contain large cream-colored blossoms. Faintly rendered, symmetrical ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499011)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499011)

Large medallions feature line-work crosses with stylized blossoms at finials and intersections. These larger medallions alternate with quatrefoil blossoms as well as smaller, octagonal medallions outlined by c-... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499011-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499011-2)

Large medallions feature line-work crosses with stylized blossoms at finials and intersections. These larger medallions alternate with quatrefoil blossoms as well as smaller, octagonal medallions outlined by c-... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499013)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499013)

Large trellis pattern, trellis with beaded and zig-zag scalloped borders. Each cell of the trellis contains a large floral wreath, which in turn contains a single flower. Diamond trellis pattern enframing a wre... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499013-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499013-2)

Large trellis pattern, trellis with beaded and zig-zag scalloped borders. Each cell of the trellis contains a large floral wreath, which in turn contains a single flower. Diamond trellis pattern enframing a wre... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499017-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499017-2)

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... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499019-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499019-2)

Rococo inspired ceiling paper with alternating pattern of large quatrefoils and smaller concave diamond shapes. Cells are outlined in c and s-scrolls, and contain pink rose blossoms. Pattern of horizontal, whit... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499023)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499023)

Horizontal rows of repeating, stylized blossoms with symmetrical surround of leaves and clusters of three berries with leaves alternate with horizontal rows featuring repeating clusters of leaves and leaves wit... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499023-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499023-2)

Horizontal rows of repeating, stylized blossoms with symmetrical surround of leaves and clusters of three berries with leaves alternate with horizontal rows featuring repeating clusters of leaves and leaves wit... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499027-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499027-2)

Horizontal rows of overlapping circles composed of open, foliate scrollwork. Circles alternate between thin, delicate line work and heavier foliate detailing. Pattern printed in beige, white and light green on ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499031)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499031)

Tile-like ceiling paper featuring alternating leaf-like quatrefoils with scalloped border and beige medallions containing radial, foliate designs. Beaded swags create the borders between quatrefoils and medalli... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499031-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499031-2)

Tile-like ceiling paper featuring alternating leaf-like quatrefoils with scalloped border and beige medallions containing radial, foliate designs. Beaded swags create the borders between quatrefoils and medalli... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499035)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499035)

Tile-like ceiling paper with square cells with simple, rectangular borders alternating with large diamond-shaped medallions and small square medallions composed of foliate detail. Diamond-shaped medallions also... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499035-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499035-2)

Tile-like ceiling paper with square cells with simple, rectangular borders alternating with large diamond-shaped medallions and small square medallions composed of foliate detail. Diamond-shaped medallions also... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499045)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499045)

Large trellis pattern, cells bordered in stylized, open line-work and fleur-de-lis pattern. Each cell contains diamond-shaped medallion composed of stylized foliate scrollwork with small, brown bead at center. ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499045-2)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499045-2)

Large trellis pattern, cells bordered in stylized, open line-work and fleur-de-lis pattern. Each cell contains diamond-shaped medallion composed of stylized foliate scrollwork with small, brown bead at center. ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499049)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499049)

Trellis pattern with small, diamond-shaped cells containing crosses which emanate a round border of white rays. Pattern printed in white and gold on khaki ground.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499051)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18499051)

Trellis design ceiling paper with open square cells with alternating decoration of either a single, stylized four-petal blossom in the center or a diamond shape with a small quatrefoil in its center and one qua... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501061)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501061)

Pink flowers spring from tan and green C-scrolls. At the center of the scrolls is a symmetrical and stylized red flower. Green dots stemming from the flowers indicate scrolling foliage. Printed on a light tan background.

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501063)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501063)

Thick red C-scrolls that form bulbous crosses. Connecting the thick red C-scrolls to one another are metallic gold, red, and green floral designs with pin dots. In the negative space, between the repeating symm... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501069)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501069)

Four red roses alternate with four green leaves to make up the repeated, circular focal point of the sidewall, like a pinwheel. A thick circle of negative space surrounds the roses and leaves. The rose pattern ... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501071)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501071)

There are repeating registers of curvy diamonds that are made up of thin brown/red floral boughs. Inside of the floral diamond patterns are metallic gold C-scrolls. The same C-scrolls also border the outside of... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501073)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501073)

Dark pink flowers are repeated in a diagonal pattern throughout the sidewall. Each flower has light pink and green meandering sprigs. The flower bunches alternate in position and repeat every other register. Pr... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501075)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1905–1915 (CH 18501075)

The central decorative motif is a gold double fleur-de-lis surrounded by red scrolls and foliage. S-shaped lines make up the web between the alternating registers. Smaller gold double fleur-de-lis motifs are co... More

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804807)

Ceiling Paper (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804807)

On light salmon ground, treillage of white scrolls with light green highlights and pink flowers; one in wreath form and others in bunches.

Ceiling Paper (USA), ca. 1888 (CH 18383307)

Ceiling Paper (USA), ca. 1888 (CH 18383307)

Twisting acanthus octagonal framework centered with leafy forms interlock in all-over pattern.

Ceiling Paper - Sample (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804725)

Ceiling Paper - Sample (USA), 1907–08 (CH 18804725)

On pink ground, various motifs: light gray scrolls and large pink medallion anthemion containing yellow flowers on pink ground framed by green scrolls with honeycomb pattern; green wreaths.

Ceiling Paper And Border (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476187)

Ceiling Paper And Border (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476187)

a) two pieces hinged together: cream background with aqua and gray floral pattern, double border; b) ceiling paper with blue flowers and scrolls on cream ground.

Ceiling Paper And Border (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476187-2)

Ceiling Paper And Border (USA), 1895–1905 (CH 18476187-2)

a) two pieces hinged together: cream background with aqua and gray floral pattern, double border; b) ceiling paper with blue flowers and scrolls on cream ground.

Ceiling Paper And Sidewall (possibly USA), 1860–90 (CH 18491433-2)

Ceiling Paper And Sidewall (possibly USA), 1860–90 (CH 18491433-2)

Two sidewall layers removed from kitchen fireplace wall. Public domain reproduction of illuminated book or manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceiling Paper And Sidewall (possibly USA), 1860–90 (CH 18491433-7)

Ceiling Paper And Sidewall (possibly USA), 1860–90 (CH 18491433-7)

Two sidewall layers removed from kitchen fireplace wall. Public domain reproduction of illuminated book or manuscript page, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ceiling. (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499213)

Ceiling. (USA), 1905–15 (CH 18499213)

Interlocking beaded circles with fleurons and floral wreaths. Printed in blues and white liquid mica on cream ground.

Chest Protector (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18471623)

Chest Protector (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18471623)

Chest protector of blue velvet embroidered with multicolored beads. Public domain photograph of textile sample, pattern, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cover (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18569369)

Cover (USA), ca. 1900 (CH 18569369)

Cover with bobbin lace insertion and edging. At each end, there are three cutwork rectangles with embroidery in the design of a strawberry vine.

Coverlet (USA), 1840 (CH 18489109-2)

Coverlet (USA), 1840 (CH 18489109-2)

Overshot coverlet in rust red, blue-green and tan, made of two lengths stitched together.

Coverlet (USA), 1848 (CH 18489107-2)

Coverlet (USA), 1848 (CH 18489107-2)

Small scale floral octagon pattern in the field and no border. Red, dark blue and green. Two lengths stitched together with weft fringe.

Coverlet (USA), 1855 (CH 18388465)

Coverlet (USA), 1855 (CH 18388465)

Large complete coverlet in navy blue wool and white cotton with two central wreaths enclosing an eight-pointed star. Surrounding these are an array of floral and bird motifs including eagles with wings spread a... More

Coverlet (USA), 19th century (CH 18397665)

Coverlet (USA), 19th century (CH 18397665)

Traditional geometric design in bands of black and tan wool pattern wefts on undyed cotton ground. One plain edge continuous with field. Reversible.

Coverlet Fragment (USA), 18th century (CH 18398269)

Coverlet Fragment (USA), 18th century (CH 18398269)

Single snowball pattern in tan and pale blue. Border on two sides suggests form of sunrise pattern. Plain cloth selvages on two short sides.

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