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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1896

GUSN

GUSN-177296

Description

Fragment with attached frieze. C-scrolls and scrolls of acanthus leaves, sprigs, garlands and bouquets. Silver mica, blue and mustard printed on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

287 Highland Avenue, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1744

Maker

Carey Brothers (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 3/8 x 17 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Louisa White

Accession Number

1975.246A

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England; pp. 258-9

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1975.246B
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1975.246B

Wallpaper Details

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

C-scrolls
scrolls
garlands
sprigs
bouquets

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