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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-179261

Description

Wallpaper fragments. Sidewall panel paper part of a fresco set (see 1988.43.1). Pattern of taupe, tan and black guilloche on a red field bordered by bead and reel molding delineate a panel with stylized diaper pattern cut from a field of beige strapwork.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Royal Brewster House, Front Hall

Additional Identification Number

3150

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

30 3/8 x 6 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Dorothy S. Furber

Accession Number

1988.43.2A-E

Places

Possibly France

Related Items

Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1988.43.1
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1988.43.2F

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

guilloche
bead and reel

Period/Style

Fresco paper

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