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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1805-1810

GUSN

GUSN-178579

Description

Wallpaper and attached border fragments. Alternating blocks of medallions inscribed within diamonds and blocks divided into four triangles, each striped in a different color. (see attached border) Printed in black, grey, green and white on yellow ground. (undetermined repeat) Border - three dimensional block design, block printed in blue, black, orange, yellow and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Prince-Rollins House, Stairway

Additional Identification Number

782

Maker

Possibly Moses Grant & Sons (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 1/4 x 18 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Thomas Williams

Accession Number

1965.172A

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1965.172D
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1965.172E

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Yellow

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

block
medallion

Period/Style

Geometric

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