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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176632

Description

Unused sample. Diagonally repeating, Baroque-stylized flowers, acanthus scrolls and diapered strapwork. Printed in orange, maroon and metallic gold on a red, pebble embossed ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2620

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 1/4 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Phillip Wheelock

Accession Number

1985.26.625

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Red

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

acanthus scrolls
strapwork
flower
diaper pattern

Period/Style

Baroque

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