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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176099

Description

Unused sample. Repeating stylized floral elements composed of central torch motif flanked by berries and leaves against a trefoil form and separated by berried sprigs. Additional flourishes have been drawn and painted onto two of the elements.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2339

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

20 x 20 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.365

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

torch
trefoil
berries
sprig

Period/Style

Medieval

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