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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-178953

Description

Unused sample. Diaper pattern formed by black dotted lines with red and black stars at the intersections and framing reverse printed ivory centers. On unground paper. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
diaper patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"946 / 2 Rolls" (printed on selvedge:)

Pattern No.

946

Additional Identification Number

542

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 x 19 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank York

Accession Number

1929.980A

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1929.980b

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

losenge
star

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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