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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1910

GUSN

GUSN-176566

Description

Imitation tapestry paper with dense floral pattern with architectural elements. Prints in two pinks, yellow, gold, two blues, three greens, mauve, dark grey, and black on a light grey ground. Overprinted with meshed lines.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2765

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19-5/8 x 19-1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.756

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
geometric
column
bricks
architectural elements

Period/Style

Anglo-Japanese

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