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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1815

GUSN

GUSN-179132

Description

Fragment. Large diaper pattern formed by orange, stylized foliate elements framing white, stiff-leaf wreaths which enclose white shell motifs. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3188

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

16 1/4 x 11 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1990.599

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

wreath
shell
stiff leaf

Period/Style

Diaper pattern

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