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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-178367

Description

Fragments. Diaper pattern formed by repeating rectangle set at diagonals and enclosing clove-like sprigs. Printed in blue and brown on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3703
2000.397

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

7 x 2 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.397AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

losenge
rectangle
clove sprig

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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