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anaglypta|ænəˈglɪptə|
[a. L. anaglypta work in bas-relief; cf. anaglyptic a.]
A proprietary term for a special type of thick embossed wallpaper. Also attrib.
1887Trade Marks Jrnl. 12 Oct. 1142 Anaglypta..Thomas John Palmer..Decorative Material in the Nature of a Covering, sold in the Piece, for Application to Walls, Ceilings, or other Surfaces. 1905Daily Chron. 9 June 9/7 (Advt.), Paperhanger wants work, high-class or commons, anaglypta, lincrusta, &c., a speciality. 1920Punch 30 June 505/1 You can stare at the anaglypta ceiling. 1934Times 15 Feb. 17/5 Has he not, paperhanger and decorator too, hung lincrusta and anaglypta, as well as other papers difficult to hang? |