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Mounted sample and fragments of Gothic arches and foliate scrollwork wallpaper. Printed in brown, tan, two greys, and bright blue (reverse printed) on beige ground.
wallpapers
Wallpaper
Original To Benjamin Pierce House, Front Hall
626
Unknown
France
31 3/8 x 18 3/8 (HxW) (inches)
1943.783.1A-G
Wallpaper in New England, pg. 171, fig. 40-4. Birge, A Text Book of Authentic Designs in Colonial Wall Paper. Reproduction of this pattern. George Creamer sample book #911. Also see geographic photo file.
France
Title Accession Number 1943.783b
Title Gothic wallpaper fragments Accession Number 2009.31
Block Printed
Wall fragment
Beige
Original
Handmade
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Arches
scrolls
Gothic Revival
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