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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-103518

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Abstract baroque floral and scroll design in mauve, pink, and cream on a deep red ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

"SLATER MEMORIAL MUSEUM / NORWICH, CONN. / 1890"
"45488 / 7 yds" (Stamp and written)

Additional Identification Number

3246

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

Norwich, CT (use)

Dimensions

28 1/2 in x 22 1/4 in (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Slater Memorial Museum

Accession Number

2008.6.40

Related Items

Title 2008.6.99 Accession Number 2008.6.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Period/Style

Art Nouveau

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