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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-178463

Description

Fragment. Small-scale, geometric diaper pattern. Blue maltese-type cross within ovals outlined by maroon provencals on white field. Printed on unground paper. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Sir William Pepperell House,

Additional Identification Number

1889

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

15 x 5 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1980.243.2A

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1890.243B
Title Accession Number 1980.243.1
Title Accession Number 1980.243.3

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

cross
provencal
oval

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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