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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176636

Description

Cut sample of Egyptian Revival style border. Pattern consists of geometric shapes, including concentric circles, stylized fans, lotus leaf and dentils. Prints in yellows, reds, pink, blue, gold, dark red on light ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2839

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 5/16 x 21 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.26.854

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

lotus flower
dentil
fan
geometric shapes

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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