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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1800-1820

GUSN

GUSN-179049

Description

Partial roll of uncut borders. Repeating motif of a wreath inscribed within a square and framed by bands of husks with rosettes at the corners. Printed in yellow, ochre, tan, red, brown and grey.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

260

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

22 7/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Herbert C. Browne

Accession Number

1917.146

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wreath
rosette
husk

Period/Style

Neoclassical

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