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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-176861

Description

Fragment. Rainbow Paper, diaper pattern. Grid formed by dotted line with quatrefoils at intersections and stylized leaves within diamonds. Varnish green on blended blue and white ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

462

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

22 3/4 x 29 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of William Sumner Appleton

Accession Number

1923.7

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Blue

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Quatrefoil
diaper pattern
leaves

Period/Style

Rainbow paper

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