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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1800-1815

GUSN

GUSN-179054

Description

Wallpaper fragment of border. Pattern consists of rosettes alternating with crossed arrows intersecting with bow and calyx, edged with horizontal column of wheat sheaf. Printed in two browns, three greys and black. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

267

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

8 3/8 x 14 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Herbert W.C. Browne

Accession Number

1917.154

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1917.154

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Rosette
arrows
rose
calyx
imbricated scales

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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