Vertical rectangle of joined sheets of paper

Victorian Wallpaper • 1785

Vertical rectangle of joined sheets of paper, 1785

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Vertical rectangle of joined sheets of paper. Alternating motifs: peacock perched on left side of a running fountain, surrounded by flower garlands, sprays and drapery; and basket of flowers held by twisted ribbon and bow, with long trailing flower garland. Block-printed on handmade paper

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