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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-177689

Description

Wallpaper fragments (2). Pattern consists of squares, with flowers in the horizontal and vertical lines, and flowers in a circular framework within the squares. Printed in a sage green on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

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

Additional Identification Number

1537

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

32 1/2 x 15 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.207.3

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.207.1-

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

squares
flowers
medallions
sprigs
sunflower

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