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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176886

Description

Partial roll. Central bouquet of roses and other flowers framed by strapwork and printed above a cartouche with C-scroll edges. Printed in multiple shades of ochre, cream, and tan.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

209

Additional Identification Number

2940

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

50 7/8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.794

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
C-scrolls
roses
cartouche
bouquet

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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