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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1825

GUSN

GUSN-177942

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Diagonally repeating rosettes alternating with circular, floral medallions enclosed by beading. Printed in red and pink on ochre ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Pickman House,

Additional Identification Number

3688

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

3 1/4 x 10 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.389.1B

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.389.1A
Title Accession Number 2000.389.2
Title Accession Number 2000.389.3

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallion
beading
rosette

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