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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-178140

Description

Two fragments of composite layers. One piece is two layers of the same paper. (One is in better condition than the other.) The design is of a stylized floral element with framing scrolls and wave scrolls. Green, two pinks, taupe and white on a brown ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1554

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

6 1/8 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1971.214.2

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.214.1A

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Brown

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Stylized flowers
wave scrolls
scrolls

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