Imitation mediaeval design for a linoleum

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Design for a linoleum by Arthur Silver of the Silver Studio c.1885-1890.

Date

ca. 1885 - 1890

Dimensions

height: 305mm
width: 305mm

Organisation

Silver Studio

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This is a design for a linoleum by Arthur Silver of the Silver Studio in around 1885-1890. It is an imitation mediaeval tile design predominantly in brown.

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