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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-176924

Description

Unused sample. Diaper pattern formed by alternating stylized fleur-de-lis in tan and outlined in metallic gold. Printed on a polished cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2979

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

16-1/4 x 20-1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.835

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.836

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fleur-de-lis

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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