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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1825

GUSN

GUSN-177923

Description

Fragment. Geometric pattern of squares with blue solid grid alternating with blue stylized patera on yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Ebenezer Clough House, 3rd Floor Room

Additional Identification Number

2879

Maker

Grant, Charles (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 5/8 x 14 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ellen A. Robbins Stone

Accession Number

1985.5.4

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, p. 88, fig. 19.5.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1965.5.1-.20
Title Accession Number 1965.11b

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

squares
tile

Period/Style

Geometric

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