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Bandbox

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-177036

Description

Paper fragments removed from band box. Allover floral pattern of tulips and roses with decorative feathered bird. Printed in two pinks, white and varnish green on unground grey paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bandboxes (containers)
Bandbox

Additional Identification Number

951

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

14 3/4 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Charles R. Strickland

Accession Number

1967.171.1

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Bandbox

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
tulips
roses
bird

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