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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1813-1825

GUSN

GUSN-178673

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Vertical repeat of stylized floral medallion separated by symmetrically arranged rinceau. Printed in yellow and white on a dark blue ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
laid paper
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Capt. Timothy Johnson House (North Andover, Mass.), 1st Floor Room

Additional Identification Number

788
1965.173A

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

34 3/8 x 19 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Center Realty Trust

Accession Number

1965.173.1A

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England"; p. 146, fig. 35.4

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Sheathing board Accession Number 1965.173.1B
Title Sheathing board Accession Number 1965.173.2
Title Sheathing board Accession Number 1965.173.3
Title 1812 newpaper fragment Accession Number 1965.173.8

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Blue

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wreath
floral
scroll

Period/Style

Medallion

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