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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-178806

Description

Fragment. Stylized scrolling foliate elements with iris-like flower forms. Printed in yellow, pink and brown on a beige ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1665

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England; United States

Dimensions

31 7/8 x 18 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1972.185

Places

Possibly England (United Kingdom) [country]
Possibly United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

scroll
iris

Period/Style

Aesthetic

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