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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-177936

Description

Fragment of embossed foliate damask design in irridescent metallic green-gold color. Embossed lines are perpendicular so that pattern appears to shimmer.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

4 Wellington Street, Parlor

Additional Identification Number

1763

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

6 5/8 x 9 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1976.469.1

Places

Possibly France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1976.467-475
Title Accession Number 1976.469.2

Wallpaper Details

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

imitation damask
foliage

Period/Style

Damask

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