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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-177035

Description

Wallpaper fragment, diaper pattern. Diamond losenges are formed by cords joined by small medallions. Sprigs are in the center of each losenge. Printed in two blues, two browns and beige on ungrounded paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Inscription

"From C.R. Strickland/ 1958" (Handwritten on attached label)

Additional Identification Number

1007

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 1/4 x 9 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles R. Strickland

Accession Number

1967.216

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 2000.371

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

diaper pattern
cord
medallions
sprigs

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