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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1830

GUSN

GUSN-177845

Description

Two fragments of leaves and cornucopia paper. Prints in blended red, ochre and green on ungrounded paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Swett-Ilsley House (Newbury, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1543

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 7 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1971.211

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

leaves
cornucopia

Period/Style

Rainbow

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