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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1865

GUSN

GUSN-179105

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Pattern of scrolling foliage surrounding a shell with a spray of flowers inside. Printed in mauve, green and ochre.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

574

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

10 1/2 x 7 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Horace Morison

Accession Number

1932.2664

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1932.2665

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Shell
pin dots
scrolling foliage
floral spray

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