American or French, circa 1850s
This pattern is licensed to Adelphi Paper Hangings by the William A. Farnsworth Library & Art Museum
Colorway A - two widths shown
B
C
D
Emily Dickinson Museum photo by Richard Walker
Construction on the Farnsworth Homestead, in Rockland, Maine began in 1854 for William Farnsworth – a successful local businessman.
This large-scale damask is typical of patterns which were intended for parlors and hallways of mid-19th century homes. The proliferation of C scrolls and acanthus scrolls were embellished with metallic bronze infills which create a sense of depth.
The Emily Dickinson Museum in Amherst, Massachusetts commissioned the reproduction of Farnsworth Damask for the parlor of the family home.
Imperial Measurements: Repeat 25 ¾ inches, width 19 inches, length 11 yards, half-drop match.
Metric Measurements: 65 cm, 48 cm, 10 m
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