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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1811-1817

GUSN

GUSN-178077

Description

Top border of drapery swags fastened by circular medallions and embellished with small, four-lobed flowers. Another drapery swag above has cording and is fastened by a stylized, pointed flower. Top band features squares with stylized tulips. Printed in grisaille and mint green on a light green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1950.M16b
655

Maker

Moses Grant Jr. & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

12 1/4 x 54 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1950.M16.1B

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1950.M16.1A

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

drapery swags
cord
flowers
medallions

Period/Style

Drapery

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