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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-177029

Description

Fragment. Diaper pattern with scrolling foliage in the edges of each losenge. Enclosed in losenge is a floral and foliate bunch. Each cell is joined by a medallion that looks like a patera, with a spring inside. Printed in red, blue, green and pink on a natural unground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

995

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 5/8 x 9 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles R. Strickland

Accession Number

1967.200

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

sprigs
medallion
beads
diaper pattern
scrolling foliage
patera

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