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Object Timeline

1905

  • Work on this object began.

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1979

  • We acquired this object.

1993

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2025

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Ceiling Paper (USA)

This is a Ceiling paper. It was manufactured by Robert Graves Co.. It is dated 1905–1915 and we acquired it in 1979. Its medium is machine-printed paper, ungrounded, applied mica flakes. 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

92 x 49 cm (36 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Printed in selvedge: "Robert Graves Co. 5293 FJ"

Cite this object as

Ceiling Paper (USA); Manufactured by Robert Graves Co. (United States); machine-printed paper, ungrounded, applied mica flakes; 92 x 49 cm (36 1/4 x 19 5/16 in.); Gift of Victorian Collectibles; 1979-91-706

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