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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1835-1840

GUSN

GUSN-179091

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Stylized floral medallion separated by fretwork. Printed in ochre, white, green and black on beige ground. Straight repeat.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

1792

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

13 1/2 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sheldon Kitchel

Accession Number

1978.134

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1911.88
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1911.89

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

fretwork
stylized flower
medallion

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