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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1800-1810

GUSN

GUSN-178123

Description

Fragment. Small pieces of black and white chains on yellow/ochre ground. (similar to chaining found on three-dimensional blocks)

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

850

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

1 1/4 x 2 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1966.195A

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1966.195B
Title Accession Number 1966.195C
Title Accession Number 1971.2

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

chain

Period/Style

Geometric

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