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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1855

GUSN

GUSN-179100

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Geometric pattern of interlaced lines that form diamonds, hexagons and star shapes with flowers inside the various shapes. Printed in blue on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

,

Additional Identification Number

1401

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

11 7/8 x 7 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. William L. Cressler

Accession Number

1971.1014.2

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1971.1014.1

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

interlacing
hexagons
diamonds
star shapes with flowers

Period/Style

Geometric

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