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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-178419

Description

Rolled wallpaper fragments. Grisaille, Renaissance Revival strapwork entwined with roses and morning glories. Printed in three greys.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3428

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

26 3/8 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.145A-C

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ivory

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
roses
morning glory

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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