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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-176188

Description

Unused sample. Asymmetrical arrangement of medieval trophies, mounted knights, and framed views of canopied courtyards. Printed in pale yellow, pink, green, maroon, light blue and metallic gold on an ochre ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

195

Additional Identification Number

2680

People and Organizations

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23-1/4 x 19-5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.68

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Heralding, court life

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

tropies
knights
horses
courtyards
shields
columns

Period/Style

Anglo-Japanese

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