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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-176067

Description

Flower bouquet of poppies, cornflower, wheat, and morning glories suspended from a cord and separated by daisies tied with a cord. Printed in red, two oranges, three blues, two fuschias, three greens, tan, brown, white, and grey on a grey ground. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2113

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

17-1/2 x 19-5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.16

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Decor Motif

Poppies
morning glories
cornflower
wheat
daisies
and cording.

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