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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-176955

Description

Unused sample. Incomplete width. Diaper pattern formed by simple vine forming ovals and framing floral sprigs. Printed in white, taupe, tan and pale blue on a polished grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2983

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

24-1/2 x 9/1/2008 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.839

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral sprig
vine
scrolls
ovals

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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