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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-178376

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Copper engraved nursery paper. Scenes of English soldiers in training, bayonet, cavalry, lancers, artillery, etc. Printed in blue, red, yellow and black.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3776

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

17 1/2 x 10 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.600

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Engraved

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Military training, education, war games

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Soldiers
uniforms
horses
bayonet
hussat
lancers
Union Jack
kilts
swords
tug-of-war

Period/Style

Nursery

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