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Object Timeline

1928	Work on this object began.
1929	Work on this object ended.
2010	We acquired this object.
2014	We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2022	You found it!

Border (France)

This is a Border. It was manufactured by J. Grantil Company. It is dated 1928–29 and we acquired it in 2010. Its medium is machine-printed paper, embossed. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

It is credited Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.

Pattern of arabesque flowers. Two rows of large, deep brown flowers with pink and light brown details with light pink centers are visible. They are organized in structured rows, offset from one another. Rising from the top of the lower row of flowers are curved brown vines with three leaves that rise between the upper row of flowers. They are backed by a circle of light pink. The background is dusty blue.

Drawing, Textile Design: Akropolis (Acropolis), 1910–11
brush and gouache on paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Collections Acquisition and Decorative Arts....
1988-62-149

Its dimensions are

L x W: 75 x 47 cm (29 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Border (France); Manufactured by J. Grantil Company (France); machine-printed paper, embossed; L x W: 75 x 47 cm (29 1/2 x 18 1/2 in.); Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz; 2010-31-133

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2EcST/
Accession Number 2010-31-133
Object ID 18770707