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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-177972

Description

Fragments. Vertical stripes composed of flowers flanked by willow-like foliage and separated by flower sprigs. Printed in two greens on a white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3661
2000.375

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

8 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.375A-C

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid
Joined sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flower
sprig
willow

Period/Style

Stripe

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