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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-179030

Description

Unused wallpaper fragment. Rose sprigs set in diapered pattern surrounded by dotted curving lines. Printed in red, varnish green, black on blue ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

486

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

18 5/16 x 9 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. John W. Davis

Accession Number

1924.658

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Blue

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral
diapered?

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