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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-176831

Description

Unused sample. Octagon with morning glories in lavender and white over a field of lavender ashlar blocks and alternating with maroon medallions framing lavender and white sprigs. Printed on grey polished ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Dodd House,

Additional Identification Number

289

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

14 1/8 x 19 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1918.1006

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Medallion
ashlar block
morning glory

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