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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-176708

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Renaissance Revival strapwork printed in grey, tan and brown on white polished ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Stephen Robbins House, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

2859

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 5/8 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1985.2C

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England" p.159, Pic. 26.

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.2A
Title Accession Number 1985.2B

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
scrolls

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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