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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1860-1875

GUSN

GUSN-178543

Description

Six fragments of medallion and stripe paper. Grey ground with embossed medallion and linked chain, printed in red, green and gilt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1769

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States; France; Germany

Dimensions

10 3/16 x 7 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1977.105

Places

Possibly United States
Possibly France
Possibly Germany

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Gilt

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallion
floral bouquet

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