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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1815-1820

GUSN

GUSN-178072

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Pattern of floral swags, swags of beads and tassels. Printed in blue on a yellow ground. Yellow ground has faded to white where it is not covered.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To John Hicks House,

Additional Identification Number

3511

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 9 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.2214.1

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.2214.2

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

tassel
beading
dots
floral swags

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