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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-177724

Description

Used wallpaper fragment. Pattern consists of vignettes of various fruits set within guilloche frame or platter, over diapered ground. Printed in light and dark brown, white and green on ungrounded paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

893

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 x 33 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1967.123

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," pg. 185

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1911.108

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fruit
cherries
grapes
pears
apples
diaper

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