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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1790-1810

GUSN

GUSN-177687

Description

Wallpaper fragments (3). No pattern. Appears to be a peach colored paint (distemper?) over plain blue paper stock.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Harrison Gray Otis House, First House (Boston, Mass.), Closet

Additional Identification Number

1535

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

21 3/4 x 14 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.207.1

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.207.1-

Wallpaper Details

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

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