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Arabesque wallpaper designed by Réveillon in 1789 (drawing #692) on hand painted pale blue background.
Wood-block printed by Jacquemart et Bénard, successors of Reveillon.
Manufacturer’s stamp (“RJB”) and hand-written “11 Messidor” of Revolutionary calendar appear at bottom of paper, indicating post-1792 production.
H. 4’ x W. 21’’ (H 1,24 m x 55 cm)
One version of this paper is in the collection of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, Paris.
This same décor on a white background was used in the master bedroom of the historic house Phelps Hatheway, Suffield, Connecticut. USA.