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Wallpaper fragment in the Chinese style, eighteenth century

Wallpaper fragment in the Chinese style, eighteenth century
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This piece of hand-painted wallpaper was discovered beneath the dado rail in the Drawing Room of Lydiard House during decoration works in the 1982. The dado rail was introduced in c1824 when the room was repapered in the crimson flock wallpaper we see today.

The wallpaper fragment was conserved with financial assistance from The Friends of Lydiard Park.

Year:
1740-1760
Type:
Other
Location:
Lydiard House
Owner:
Swindon Borough Council
Copyright:
Lydiard House
Last updated on:
Thursday 16th September 2021

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