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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-178609

Description

Overall embossed pattern on ungrounded paper with liquid mica. Pattern appears to be fountains and flowers.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Parterre Square House, Parlor

Additional Identification Number

2909

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

18 1/2 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.762.1

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.762.2

Wallpaper Details

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove
Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
fountains

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