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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-179310

Description

The border matches the striped sidewall and completes the top with a crowning floral spray and bud. There is also cording on the edges and a swag of beads. Top band are stylized oak leaves in square compartments with scrolled edges. Printed cinnamon and brown flock, gold, grey, green and white on a cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Eagle House (Bristol, R.I.),

Additional Identification Number

432

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

15 5/8 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.983.3

Places

Possibly France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1922.983.1
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1922.983.2

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Flocked

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Use

Border

Paper Finish

Gilt

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

oak leaves
scrolls
floral spray
cord
beading
dots
stylized flowers and geometric shapes
stripes

Period/Style

drapery

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