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Wallpaper Fragments

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1970-1980

GUSN

GUSN-103298

Description

Two wallpaper fragments. Birds on scrolling vine eating red berries. Metallic gold ground. Birds and flowers in pale green, yellow, pink. Back of both papers lined with metallic gold paper. Removed from Bow Room [Dining Room]. Similar design to embossed leather paper, 2005.2.7.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original location Second Harrison Gray Otis House,

Additional Identification Number

3026

Maker

Scott, G. Gilbert (George Gilbert), 1839-1897 (Designer)
Watts & Co (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

England; Boston, Massachusetts

Dimensions

20 1/4 x 7 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Amos Hostetter

Accession Number

2005.2.8AB

Related Items

Title 24 Accession Number 2005.2.1

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