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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177049

Description

Fragment. Renaissance Revival. Large-scale floral with strapwork and foliate scrolls. Red flock overprinted in maroon on a white grosgrain textured ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1313

People and Organizations

A.H. Davenport/Irving & Casson

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

8 3/8 x 7 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury

Accession Number

1969.587

Date

1890-1900 (1900 date on inscription)

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Design Technique

Flocked

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flower
scroll
strapwork

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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