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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176877

Description

Wallpaper, cut sample of Anglo-Japanese paper. Floral and geometric motifs of Greek key and cherry blossoms. Printed in red, olive green, brown, yellow, gold on light green pebble textured paper. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1444

Additional Identification Number

1710

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

40 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1973.453

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Decor Motif

Greek key
rose buds
scrolled leaf
cherry blossom

Period/Style

Anglo-Japanese

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