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Wallpaper Fragment

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-177046

Description

Vignettes of French life; including Napoleon III and Eugenia in a landau, women praying to Madonna and Child, a traveler, sea activity. Brown and black on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1297

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

22 5/8 x 28 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1969.582.2

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1969.582.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

French country life, Napolean III

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Horses
carriage
Napolean III and Eugenia
altar with statue of the Mother and child
traveler
church
boat
house

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