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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-178655

Description

Fragment. Scenic paper formed within Gothic arch. American ship (designated by flag with 13 dots for stars) anchored in European (Italian ?) port. Lighthouse on rocks and sailors on shore.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1415

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

29 1/2 x 23 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1971.148

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

sailing, trade, transportation, America

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

ship
lighthouse
American flag
sailor
cannon
Gothic arch

Period/Style

Scenic

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