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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1875

GUSN

GUSN-178653

Description

Partial wallpaper roll. Diaper pattern formed by elongated quatrefoil framing floral sprigs and separated by undulating ribbon or seaweed-like lines. Printed in two blues, black, brown, and grey.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

231

Additional Identification Number

1705

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

19 1/4 (W) (inches)

Accession Number

1973.126

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

losenge
floral sprig
quatrefoil

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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