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  Ceiling Paper (USA), 1890

  Fine network formed by delicate geometrical scrolls embellished with small floral ropes and flower clusters. Printed in gold, silver, pink, green, white on pale blue ground.

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  Ceiling Paper (USA), ca. 1888

  Twisting acanthus octagonal framework centered with leafy forms interlock in all-over pattern.

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  Ceiling Paper (USA), 1900–1915

  Diagonal rows of scroll-enframed figures of various shapes. A near geometrical feeling results. Figures are not large. The most elaborate motif has leafy forms in pink and silver.

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  Ceiling Paper (USA), 1887–95

  A series of approximately circular figures, the largest of which has scrolled frame with red center motifs. Printed in gold, white and red on dull yellow embossed ground.

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  Ceiling Paper (USA), 1885–89

  Bold leafy scrolls with small pink roses alternate in checkered fashion with delicate ropes of small flowers forming eight-pointed star centered with small flower and bud. Printed on pink ground.

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  Puppet, 19th century

  Male figure in long skirt, naked to the waist. Pink face with black moustache and beard; gold, black, red green and cream head-dress. Arms with articulated elbow. All flesh except…

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  Baby Puppet, late 19th century

  Brightly painted head with white net cap and red ribbon. Printed cotton garment with lace at neck and wrists.

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  Judy Puppet, late 19th century

  Brightly painted head in red-ribboned black bonnet. Mulberry printed dress, white apron, and brightly printed drawers. Black hose and shoes. Lace at neck and knees.

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  Toby Puppet, late 19th century

  Sun-nosed head with red cheeks and open mouth. Crepe hair. Printed shirt, blue vest, red trousers, black boots. Blue fringe at ankles and waist. Blue, white and gold scrolled collar.

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  Puppet, late 19th century

  Wide-eyed face with red cheeks. Figure dressed in red and white lace, blue fringe at the neck. Remains of crepe hair.