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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-177825

Description

Fragmanet. Green stylized flower head within concave-sided diamond and framed by four elliptical leaves. Perhaps an allover medallion repeat? Printed on pink paper which serves as the ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Gedney House (Salem, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1532

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

7 1/4 x 6 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1971.205.3

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.205.1A
Title Accession Number 1971.205.1B
Title Accession Number 1971.205.2
Title Accession Number 1971.205.4

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallion
diamond
leaf
stylized flower

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