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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-176942

Description

Rolled wallpaper sample and one fragment. Rows of vertically repeating, Moorish, geometric elements joined by garlands of beads. Printed in pink, green, pink and white liquid mica, and metallic gold (now tarnished). Drop match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2944

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

27 1/4 x 19 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.798AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

anthemion
garland
bead

Period/Style

Moorish

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