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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-178838

Description

Fragment. Three-dimensional Rococo strapwork with horizontal pin-striped surfaces. Flowers occur on some straps. Printed in dark and light grey on a white, satin ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Parlor

Additional Identification Number

1412

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

27 x 21 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Philip Drinker

Accession Number

1971.146A

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.146B

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

strapwork
flowers
horizontal pin stripes

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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