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Wallpaper Fragments

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-177304

Description

Three fragments. Very stylized floral pattern with branches and berries. Printed in blue and pale blue on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Sayward-Wheeler House (York Harbor, Me.), Sitting Room

Additional Identification Number

1779

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 1/4 x 9 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the heirs of Elizabeth Cheever Wheeler

Accession Number

1977.586.1A-C

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1969.333
Title Accession Number 1977.586.1-

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stylized floral
branches and berries

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