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School Book Cover

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1810-1820

GUSN

GUSN-179415

Description

Fragment. Pattern of a stylized vine with a vertical stripe of chevrons on the side and a floral medallion with sprigs in a column. Printed in orange-brown on a beige ground.

Details

Additional Identification Number

2882

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

5 5/8 x 6 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.647

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

School Book Cover

Ground Color

Beige

State

Original

Type

Handmade

Paper Finish

Wove

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

sprigs
medallions
chevrons
vines

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