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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-178341

Description

Fragment. Repeating hibiscus-like flowers with smaller clusters of blossoms. Printed in red, peach, yellow, white, taupe, metallic gold and maroon on a tan ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3604

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

6 1/4 x 10 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.318

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

hibiscus
blossoms
beading

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