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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1825

GUSN

GUSN-178816

Description

Fragment. Foliate platerwork. Rosettes alternating with bifurcated husk and foliate element with rosette in center. Bordered horizontally by tongue moulding. Printed in brown, tan, white and black on a green field.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

166 Mechanic Street,

Additional Identification Number

2011

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

15 5/8 x 8 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1982.276B

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England"; p. 141, fig. 33.4.

Places

France

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1982.276A
Title Accession Number 1982.276C
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1982.276A

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Laid
Joined sheets

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

rosette
husk
tongue moulding

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