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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1815-1825

GUSN

GUSN-178458

Description

Unused sample. Large foliate pattern with large medallions comprised of a lacy floral background pattern. Printed in white, three greys, yellow and rust on a matte irise ground of green, mauve and yellow. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Captain Lord Mansion,

Additional Identification Number

1673

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

33 7/8 x 20 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Purchase

Accession Number

1972.98

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, pg. 19, p. 108 & 142

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Irise

Form

Unused

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove
Joined Sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

large floral
medallions
dots

Period/Style

Rainbow

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