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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-179306

Description

Bottom border to sidewall. Not as decorative as the top border. A band of medallions alternate with floral bouquets and horizontal lines. Printed in two grays, three pinks, three greens, black and white on a light gray ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Salmond House, Bedroom

Additional Identification Number

1678

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

7 1/2 x 28 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1973.102C

Reference Notes

"Wallpaper in New England," fig. 26.1, pgs. 118-120

Date

1820-1830 (1810 - house built)

Places

France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1973.102b
Title Accession Number 1973.102
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1973.102A

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallions
floral bunches

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