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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-179315

Description

Drapery paper. Pattern consists of gathered, lacy drapery and chiffon-like drapery gathered and overlapping, forming a diaper pattern. Drapery is embellished with stylized sprigs and leaves. Printed in white and terracotta on a grey ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3127

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

67 1/2 x 31 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1988.135

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1988.136

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Laid

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

lace drapery
leaves
sprigs

Period/Style

Drapery

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