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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-176662

Description

Fragment. Large floral rosettes with oak leaves, framed by architectural-like molding, like gadrooning and reel.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

368

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

5 7/8 x 14 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elizabeth A. Huebener

Accession Number

1921.185

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Rosettes with leaves
gadrooning
reel

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