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Wallpaper Fragment

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177147

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Large feathery leaves and flowers. Embossed. Silver mica, gold mica, sand, light brown on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Daniel Peterson Woodbury House, Sitting Room

Additional Identification Number

1345

Maker

Robert S. Hobbs & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21 1/2 x 18 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth and Dorcas Woodbury

Accession Number

1969.783A

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
feathered leaves and flowers

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