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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-176850

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Twiggy branches in tan alternating with floral and berried bough in white. Printed on a yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1551

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

16 x 7 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William S. Appleton

Accession Number

1971.213.2

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.213.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Branch
floral bough

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