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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-176490

Description

Unused sample of frieze. Pattern consists of peony grouping surrounded by twisted rope fence (?). Edged at top with rectangular shaped border; palmette and lotus border at bottom. Printed in two reds, pink, ochre, dark olive, metallic gold, and black on green ground. Textured paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2667

People and Organizations

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887)

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19-1/2 x 25-1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.668

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Frieze

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

peony
palmette

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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