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19th Century WallsPage 2

The 'artistic' schemes of the last quarter of the century favoured colours in the lower tones such as olive greens and muted blues. Walls were divided into three horizontal sections - dado, filling and frieze.

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Design for a door and wall decoration, by Arthur Silver, c.1885; watercolour.

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