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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-175961

Description

Unused sample of corner paper. Spray of mixed flowers framed by two interwoven squares within a larger, geometrically patterned tile design. Printed in pink, yellow, black, rust, beige, olive green and metallic gold on a brown ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1424

Additional Identification Number

2393

People and Organizations

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 5/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.413

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

interlace
zinnea
poppy
square

Period/Style

Geometric ?

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