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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1840

GUSN

GUSN-178561

Description

Fragments. Foliate scrolls radiating from patera center, alternating with foliate medallion. Printed in rose on a pale yellow ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

William Homan House,

Additional Identification Number

417

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

13 1/8 x 17 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Eugene M. Dow

Accession Number

1922.4CE

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Medallion
berries
foliate scroll
patera

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