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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1896

GUSN

GUSN-177274

Description

Unused sample. Meandering vine of red roses is the central motif with random sprigs, scrolls and vines. Printed in red, mauve, two greens, tan and brown on a striped ground of numerous colors from olive to blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

1142

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Library

Additional Identification Number

1748

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 1/2 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.248

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England" pp. 258-9

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

scrolls
flowers
vine
berries

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