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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1820-1830

GUSN

GUSN-179311

Description

Striped pattern with a central, vertical motif of flowers, scrolling foliage and a wreath of leaves and berries. Between the stripes are dots and on the outer sides there is a vertical column of stylized flowers and geometric shapes. Printed in cinnamon and brown flock, white, green-grey and gold on a cream ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Eagle House (Bristol, R.I.),

Additional Identification Number

431

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Dimensions

68 7/8 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1922.983.2

Places

Possibly France

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1922.983b
Title Accession Number 1922.983.1
Title Wallpaper Accession Number 1922.983.3

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Flocked

Form

Wallpaper

Ground Color

Cream

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid
Gilt

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripes
dots
flowers
wreath
stylized flowers
scrolling foliage
cord

Period/Style

Stripe

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