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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-179183

Description

Fragment. Scrolling foliate and strapwork design. Printed in three greys and blue on polished (?) white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Pickman House, Sitting Room

Additional Identification Number

2897

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France; United States

Dimensions

23 x 11 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Paul McGinley

Accession Number

1985.688.3AB

Places

Possibly France
Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.688.1-

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

foliate
scrolls
strapwork

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