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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-176647

Description

Multiple large fragments of Gothic Revival stripe paper. Pattern consists of vertical stripes of Gothic architecture, complete with pointed arches, tracery, balustrades, quatrefoils and foliage. Printed in tan, three browns, and blue on a satin ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Front Hall

Additional Identification Number

360

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

78 3/4 x 30 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1920.474.2

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," pg. 185 & 190

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1922.18
Title Accession Number 1920.474.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripe
tracery
quatrefoil
pointed arch
foliage
climbing vines

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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