Ceiling paper
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Ceiling paper

TitleCeiling paper
ArtistGledhill Wall Paper Co., New York, New York, founded 1900
Date1905–1915 20th century
MediumMachine-printed paper, liquid mica
ClassificationWallcoverings
OriginNew York, New York, USA New York
Holding institutionSmithsonian Open Access
Credit lineGift of Victorian Collectibles
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

Subjects: Historical scientific diagrams

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