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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-178346

Description

Unused sample. Wallpaper corners. Coffered squares inset with flowered branch and fruit (possibly pomegranates or figs). Printed in brown, tan, olive, burnt sienna and two blues on a light olive ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3609

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23 3/8 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.323

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

coffered squares
inset flowers
stylized floral moulding

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