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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1920-1930

GUSN

GUSN-178807

Description

Wallpaper fragment with a grid pattern formed by foliate vertical divides and feathered horizontal divides. Within the squares are a variety of motifs including a floral wreath (or ring) with an arrow through the center, grapes, cherries, lillies, an urn, and an open box. Printed in gray, pink, olive and white on a gray ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1666

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

22 3/4 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1972.186

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1967.114

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

urn
cherries
grapes
lilies
floral ring with arrow
grid pattern

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