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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-179110

Description

Fragment of foliate wallpaper. Various leaves (including oak), berries and winding vines. A diaper pattern composed of curved lines fills space between leaves. Red and white printed on unground paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3322

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

7 x 6 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Katherine Smith

Accession Number

1998.15A

Reference Notes

accession book states: "Accompanying documentation in accession file: Norwood Real Estate brochure + description and diary excerpts"

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

leaves
berries
diaper pattern
vines

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