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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176890

Description

Partial roll. Allover pattern of concentric circles overlapping with geometric shapes, stars, moon and ringed planets. Printed in metallic gold. Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

620

Additional Identification Number

2038

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 1/2 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.17

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," p. 231, fig. 63.3

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Ceiling

Use

celestial, astronomical

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

planet
stars
moon

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