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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-176641

Description

Fragment. Overall geometric design of 12-pointed stars alternating diagonally with rosettes on a foliated field. Printed in yellow, blue and red on a tan-grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

273

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

20 3/8 x 17 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth A. Huebner

Accession Number

1917.1584.1

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove
Joined sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Star
Rosette

Period/Style

Geometric

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