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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176250

Description

Unused frieze border. Alternating, inverted anthemion bordered above and below by continuous band of geometric lunettes. Printed in maroon, orange, green and olive on a burnt sienna ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

3282

Additional Identification Number

2613

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 1/2 x 13 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.619

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

anthemion
lunette
swag

Period/Style

Art Nouveau

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