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Wallpaper Fragments

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1811-1817

GUSN

GUSN-178455

Description

Fragment. Vertical drapery swags framing a continuous vine with large-scale leaves. Printed in two greens and white on a yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Captain Lord Mansion,

Additional Identification Number

1674

Maker

Moses Grant Jr. & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

38 1/2 x 4 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1972.99

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Trunk Accession Number 1980.114
Title Accession Number

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid
Joined Sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

swags
vine

Period/Style

drapery

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