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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1895

GUSN

GUSN-178748

Description

Unused wallpaper sample. Pattern consists of fleur-de-lis set within an ogee-shaped motif surrounded by C-scroll foliage. Printed in white, pink, green, metallic copper, beige on mauve, pebble-textured ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Inscription

"ES" (Printed on left selvage)

Additional Identification Number

3233

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

36 5/16 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Robert Thompson

Accession Number

1992.801

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1992.8

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fleur-de-lis
C-scroll
ogee

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