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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1830-1831

GUSN

GUSN-179251

Description

Unused sample. Sweeping serpentine stiff leaves framing floral medallions. Printed in grey, green and white on a pale polished green ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

307

Maker

Zuber et Cie (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

24 1/8 x 20 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Arthur Huse

Accession Number

1918.939

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, p. 143; see fig. 34.4 for illustration of design

Places

France

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1969.576
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1969.576

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

Green

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

floral medallion
stiff leaf

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