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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1842

GUSN

GUSN-178471

Description

End of roll. Male and female Chinese figures framed by lattice and bamboo and flanking a small dragon. Printed in grisaille.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3378

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)
Victor Poterlet and Guichard

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

21 3/8 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.119

Reference Notes

"Wallpapers of France," pg. 51, fig. 111.

Date

1842 (date of original Zuber design)

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

bamboo
lattice
dragon
bird
figure

Period/Style

Chinoiserie

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