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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-178726

Description

Unused sample. Floral paper with central bunch of flowers framed by acanthus leaves and strapwork. Embossed. Printed in white on a light green ground with liquid mica.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Isaac Farrar House,

Additional Identification Number

1815

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

12 1/8 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of the Bangor Historical Society

Accession Number

1978.187

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Acanthus leaves
strapwork
C-scrolls
floral vines and bouquet

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