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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176711

Description

Unused sample. Allover floral designs (possibly cherry or apple blossoms) against a field of small, stylized floral elements. Paper has pebbled surface. Printed in metallic gold, maroon, black, ochre and taupe on an olive ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Stephen Robbins House, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1060

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1968.48

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

blossoms

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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