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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-177676

Description

Wallpaper fragments (2). Pattern of medallions with porous-like walls, with flowers in the center. Rosettes and stylized vines or wheat frame medallions. Printed in green on an unground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Harrison Gray Otis House, First House (Boston, Mass.), 3rd Floor Room

Additional Identification Number

1205

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

31 7/8 x 15 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1969.342.4

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1969.342.1-

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallions
flowers
rosettes

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