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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176734

Description

Unused sample. Grid pattern imitating mosaic tile, stylized foliate forms alternate with arabesques consisting of an urn, flanked by griffins. All highly stylized. Printed in black and metallic gold on terracotta, basket weave embroidered ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Front Hall

Additional Identification Number

1068

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

18 3/8 x 19 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1968.55

Places

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

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1968.56

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cinnamon

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

griffin
arabesque
urn
8-pointed star

Period/Style

Medieval

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