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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-176837

Description

Unused sample. Pine cone in varnish green with three pinks bead swags over an orange and black Greek key. Printed on bright yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Attic

Additional Identification Number

401

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

3 5/8 x 13 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1922.349

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England., pp. 76, 105, pl. 8.

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Wove
Joined Sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Pine cone
beading
Greek key

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