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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1860

GUSN

GUSN-179087

Description

Three unused fragments of Gothic Revival paper. Pattern consists of vignette of Gothic arch/window with exterior view of arched gate set against greenery and a blended sky. Vignette surrounded by floral and leaf swags. Printed in brown, red, green, blue on white, polished ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

392

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 21 3/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Clara P. Sanborn

Accession Number

1922.23A-C

Places

Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Wallpaper fragment Accession Number 1911.73
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1978.127
Title Wallpaper fragment Accession Number 1911.73

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Gothic arch
arched gate
trefoil
floral swag

Period/Style

Gothic Revival

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