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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-179092

Description

Unused wallpaper fragments. Renaissance Revivial, grey strapwork ornamented with flowers and framing a green urn with maroon bouquet. Printed on unground paper. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Fowler House Main House,

Additional Identification Number

1784

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

9 x 18 7/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sheldon Kitchel

Accession Number

1978.125AB

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1911.95

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripe
strapwork
medallion
urn and bouquet

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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