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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1825

GUSN

GUSN-178617

Description

Three wallpaper border fragments. Grisaille leaf molding with realistic pineapple. Grisaille body with these green leaves sprouting from top and bottom of fruit.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Lindall-Barnard-Andrews House, Parlor

Additional Identification Number

356

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 12 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. David Crocker

Accession Number

1920.471D

Reference Notes

Wallpapers in New England by Nylander. pg 119, figure 26a

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1920.471A
Title Accession Number 1920.471B
Title Accession Number 1920.471C
Title Accession Number 1920.471E
Title Accession Number 1920.471F

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Pineapple
leaf
moulding

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