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1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2024

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Ceiling Paper (USA)

This is a Ceiling paper. It was manufactured by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd. It is dated 1905–1915 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is machine-printed paper, liquid mica. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

This object was donated by Victorian Collectibles. It is credited Gift of Victorian Collectibles.

Its dimensions are

81.5 x 49.5 cm (32 1/16 x 19 1/2 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in selvedge: Cresswell & Washburn

Cite this object as

Ceiling Paper (USA); Manufactured by Cresswell & Washburn Ltd; machine-printed paper, liquid mica; 81.5 x 49.5 cm (32 1/16 x 19 1/2 in.); Gift of Victorian Collectibles; 1979-91-1298

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