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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-179069

Description

Fragment of Gothic Revival wallpaper. Pattern consists of niches with statuary, gothic arches, spires, and windows. Printed in three browns on polished, white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

205

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

39 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sarah Putnam Fowler

Accession Number

1911.101

Places

France

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Gothic arch
pillar
trefoil
spire
statuary
niche
tracery

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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