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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1830-1860

GUSN

GUSN-176809

Description

Fragment. Allover pattern of alternating rows of tulips and morning glories separated by foliate twigs. Printed in red and green on unground paper. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1439

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

14 5/8 x 19 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Elmer D. Keith

Accession Number

1971.164

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

tulip
morning glory (?)
twig

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