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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-178414

Description

Partial roll of wallpaper. Imitation carved wooden screen composed of C-scrolls and rosettes framing panels of imitation marble. Printed in two browns, peach and grey.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

2041
1985.20b

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

22 1/8 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.20

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," p. 183, fig. 45.2

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

C-scroll
coffers
marble
rosette

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