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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-176964

Description

Rolled wallpaper sample in three fragments. Tile design of alternating squares framing dandelions and stylized floral sprigs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2937

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

24 3/8 x 7 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy Waterhouse

Accession Number

1985.791A-C

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Varnished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Sanitary

Decor Motif

dandelion
floral sprig
tile

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