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Wallpaper on plaster

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1825-1835

GUSN

GUSN-179375

Description

Ashlar pattern of blocks with foliate in center and framed by interlace in the corners. Printed in green, brown and dark tan on a light tan ground. Hung on plaster.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
sheathing
fibrous plaster
wallpapers
fibrous plaster
plaster
horsehair
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To Phelps House,

Additional Identification Number

3478

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

4 5/8 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Phillips Academy

Accession Number

2000.1652

Places

Andover (Essex county, Massachusetts)
United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.6
Title Wallpapered board Accession Number 1980.181.2

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Tan

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

foliate medallion
blocks
interlace

Period/Style

Ashlar block

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