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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176299

Description

Unused sample. Pattern consists of scrolled foliate medallion with fleur-de-lis alternating with smaller fleur-de-lis on a background of diapered fleur-de-lis. Printed in dark red, orange, grey, greenish grey and black on brown/orange ground. Chevron textured paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2529

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 3/4 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.540

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.26.543

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Orange

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fleur-de-lis
medallion

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