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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-177721

Description

Unused wallpaper fragment of Aesthetic-style paper consisting of an allover pattern of meandering flower and vines, including chrysanthemums. Printed in olive green, dark red, light blue, cream, yellow and black on a beige/green ground. Drop repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

2265

Associated Building

Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

3485

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23 3/16 x 19 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.1667

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

chrysanthemum
vine
floral

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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