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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176167

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Imitation brocade of diagonal, diapered stripes interrupted by foliate scrolls framing a pineapple. Printed in red, orange, three blues, green, two browns, and metallic gold on a tan ground. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2420

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 3/4 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.44

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

brocade
pineapple
diaper pattern
foliate scroll
stripe
rosette

Period/Style

Imitation textile

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