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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1910-1920

GUSN

GUSN-178088

Description

Unused sample of reproduction Gothic paper. Pattern consists of interior/exterior view of Gothic cathedral with arches, niches, quatrefoils, tracery, column in ruins set amongst trees. Prints in three greys, cream on light blue-grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3401

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

29 13/16 x 18 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

2000.1420.1

Reference Notes

"Wallpapers of France," #117, pg. 51.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1919.264

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Lt. Blue

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Gothic cathedral
tracery
quatrefoil

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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