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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176504

Description

Tile pattern of alternating octagons with stylized flower motif and bellflower element. Printed in two greens and brown on an ungrounded varnished paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2687

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 x 19-1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.686

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Varnished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Sanitary

Decor Motif

tile
octagon
flower
bellflower

Period/Style

Tile

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