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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1915-1920

GUSN

GUSN-177584

Description

Four fragments that fit together. Pattern features a central medallion with foliage inside and is framed by beading. Above and below medallion is flowing ribbon and on the side are flowers and foliage. Printed in two greys on a light grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern

The Fountain

Associated Building

Lyman Estate (Waltham, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

665

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

11 3/8 x 27 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1952.470

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

foliage
ribbons
beading
medallion
flowers

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