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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-178557

Description

Unused sample. Panels of imitation tufted velvet in crimson flock overprinted in magenta and burgundy and alternating with anthemion in tan, brown and metallic gold on peach ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

William Homan House,

Additional Identification Number

398

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

2 7/8 x 10 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.3

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Peach

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Anthemion
imitation velvet
bead and reel

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