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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1890

GUSN

GUSN-179149

Description

Partial roll. Continuously repeating stylized sunflower, peony and tulips surrounded by lush foliage. Printed in maroon, magenta, red, yellow, ochre, olive and tan against a plain, metallic gold.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Parson Smith House - Main House (South Windham, Me.),

Additional Identification Number

669

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

6 1/2 (H) (inches)

Accession Number

1953.591

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Ochre

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

sunflower
peony
tulip

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