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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-177008

Description

Four wallpaper fragments. Medallion pattern (made of floral and foliate wreaths) with a daisy in the center. Medallon is surrounded by rinceaux. Printed in pink, red, yellow and beige on a green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

984

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

10 7/8 x 9 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles R. Strickland

Accession Number

1967.193.2

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England; p 146, fig 35.4 shows very similar pattern.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1967.193.1
Title Accession Number 1967.193.3
Title Accession Number 1967.193.4
Title Accession Number 1967.193.5
Title Accession Number 1965.173

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallion
floral and foliate wreaths
rinceaux

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