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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-178473

Description

Unused wallpaper fragment. Border. Embossed design of wreaths enclosing cherubs, serpents, scales and books alternating with crossed arrows, scepters and swords. Printed in white with gold foil edges.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3793

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 19 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.612

Places

England (United Kingdom) [country]

Related Items

Title Accession Number 2000.61
Title Accession Number 2000.611

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Use

Allegory

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Wreaths
cherubs
swords
arrow
serpent
scales
book
eye

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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