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Sidewall (France)
This is a sidewall. It is dated 1850–60 and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is block printed on machine made paper. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.
The natural beauty of cascading waterfalls and rock ledges are combined with wooden stairs and bridges to create a trellis framework that encloses harbor views containing tall ships, windmills, and chateaus. The crisp blue of the water highlights the design’s nautical aspect and enlivens the monochrome taupe colorway.
This object was featured in our Object of the Week series in a post titled Medallion a la Mode.
This object was
donated by
Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory.
It is credited Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.
- Bandbox And Lid, Windmill and Rail Road
- block-printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support.
- Gift of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt.
- 1913-17-18-a,b
Its dimensions are
67.3 x 48.3 cm (26.5 x 19 in. )
Cite this object as
Sidewall (France); block printed on machine made paper; 67.3 x 48.3 cm (26.5 x 19 in. ); Gift of Thomas Strahan Company; 1976-46-33
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Rooms with a View: Landscape & Wallpaper.
