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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1900-1905

GUSN

GUSN-178179

Description

Fragment. Diaper pattern formed by repeating black scrolled element framed by green brattishing and enclosed within losenges formed by stylized fleur-de-lis. Printed in black, ochre, green, yellow and liquid mica on a beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3553

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 1/2 x 20 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.278.12

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.278.14
Title Accession Number 2000.278.12B

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fleur-de-lis
losenge
brattishing

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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