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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1875-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176374

Description

Large-scale diaper pattern formed by strapwork and framing stylized flowers and scrolls. Printed in two browns and orange on a taupe ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2489

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.502

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Taupe

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
stylized flowers
scroll

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