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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-176816

Description

Tapestry patterned wallpaper fragment printed to look like flame stitch needlework. Provincals with floral wreaths alternating with hollyhocks. Printed in three greens, two pinks, and white on light pink ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Young House, 2nd Floor Room

Additional Identification Number

280

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

29 5/8 x 19 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1917.235

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1917.234
Title Accession Number 1917.292

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove

Decor Motif

Hollyhock
floral wreath
flame stitch
needlework

Period/Style

Tapestry

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