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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1890

GUSN

GUSN-175850

Description

Unused sample. Gilt neo-grec floral element draped with bead and connected by chain swags. Printed on beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2066

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; Germany

Dimensions

19-7/8 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.116

Places

Possibly France
Possibly Germany

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Gilt

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Flowers
urn
beading
chain.

Period/Style

Neo-Grec

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