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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-178321

Description

Fragments (9 pieces). Renaissance Revival stripe. Cartouches framing flowers and allover diaper pattern. Printed blue and brown on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

3569

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

8 1/4 x 38 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.280A-I

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripe
flowers
cartouche
diaper
C-scrolls

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