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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1780-1800

GUSN

GUSN-176639

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Floral vine of chrysanthemums and roses with pin dot ribbon and bow knot. Printed in green, blue, two pinks, yellow and white on black ground. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

283

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

27 7/8 x 23 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth A. Huebener

Accession Number

1917.293

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England", p.56, fig. 7.3.

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1917.284
Title Accession Number 2000.252
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2000.252

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Black

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove
Joined sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Chrysanthemum
roses
ribbon
bow knot

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