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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-179322

Description

Rolled fragment. Undulating paisley strapwork framing an urn filled with symmetrically arranged tulips, pink and blue flowers, and a central amaryllis. Printed in two purples, pink, rose, two blues, taupe, grey and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Additional Identification Number

3118

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23 1/4 x 22 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Edwin Buckingham Sears

Accession Number

1987.636

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Ungrounded

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

tulip
amaryllis
urn
strapwork

Period/Style

Arts and Crafts

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