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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-176821

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Tapestry pattern printed to look like flame stitch needlework. Floral wreaths alternating with holly hocks. 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

323

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 3 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1919.352.2

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1917.324
Title Accession Number 1919.352.6

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Imitation needlework
holly hock
wreath

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