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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-179079

Description

Fragment of Gothic Revival stripe wallpaper. Pattern consists of stripes of Ionic columns alternating with Gothic cornice, scrolled leaves and quatrefoils over fluted columns. Printed in brown and white on a pale gray ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

214

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

17 1/4 x 18 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sarah Putnam Fowler

Accession Number

1911.75

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1911.76
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1911.77
Title Wallpaper fragment Accession Number 1911.148

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

gothic arch
quatrefoil
ionic column
scrolled leaves

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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