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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177292

Description

Unused sample with attached border. Flowers and scrolls of lotus leaves, small garlands, bell flowers. Printed in mustard, dark orange, peach, two greens, yellow, white and silver mica on an off-white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1735

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 3/8 x 17 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.241

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England; p. 259, fig. 76.1.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1975.241B

Wallpaper Details

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ivory

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

Flowers
scrolls
lotus leaves
garland
bellflowers

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