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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-178905

Description

Wallpaper fragments. Allover diaper pattern with 8-sided diamond-like shapes. Inside are stylized 4-lobed flowers. Diamonds are framed by lines of oak leaves. Printed in brown and blue on an unground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

624

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

13 7/8 x 18 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Goddard White

Accession Number

1942.625AB

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

oak leaves
stylized flowers
8-sided diamond shapes

Period/Style

Diaper Pattern

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