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Wallpaper

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GUSN

GUSN-178850

Description

Fragment. Scene of a dove, with olive branch in its beak, atop bow and arrows. Printed in three greens, grey, black and white on a grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

1858

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

8 3/8 x 13 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Nathan Jones

Accession Number

1980.199B

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1980.199A
Title Accession Number 1980.199C
Title Accession Number 1980.199D

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Allegory, peace

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

dove
olive branch
bow and arrow
flowers

Period/Style

Landscape figure

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