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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-176804

Description

Vertical stripe consisting of S-curves and pointed arch tracery window. Printed in blue and white on grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Silas Deane House,

Additional Identification Number

1430

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 1/8 x 8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elmer D. Keith

Accession Number

1971.158.3

Places

Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.158.1-2
Title Accession Number 1971.158.4a
Title Accession Number 1971.158.4b
Title Accession Number 1971.158.5

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

tracery
lattice
pointed arch

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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