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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1850

GUSN

GUSN-179252

Description

Unused sample. Rococo Revival scrolls framing fountains ornamented with flower bouquets and rose garlands. Printed in beige, taupe, blue, green, pink, lavender, maroon, orange, yellow and red on polished, white ground. Straight match.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

308

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23 1/8 x 22 1/8 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1918.940

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, p. 173, fig. 41.2 (rear cover)

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

C-scroll
fountain
bouquets
garland

Period/Style

Rococo Revival

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