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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-177778

Description

Fragments. Rainbow medallion and stripe. Floral centers with foliate wreaths bordered by vertical foliate stripes. Printed in blended blue and green on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Gedney House (Salem, Mass.), Front Hall

Additional Identification Number

899

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 7/8 x 10 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1967.136.10

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1967.136.27
Title Accession Number 1967.137.1

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

rainbow medallion
stripe
floral

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