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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-178057

Description

Fragment. Renaissance Revival style. Varieties of bouquets alternate vertically and are next to broad stripes made of scrolls and rectangular cartouches. Printed in maroon, two pinks, two blues, green and grey on a polished, white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

2030 - 2031

Additional Identification Number

3577

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

26 3/4 x 18 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.288

Places

Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripe
bouquets
scrolling foliage
rectangular cartouches

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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