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Fireboard

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

GUSN

GUSN-249718

Description

Fireboad; paint-decorated frame around wallpaper; wallpaper pattern depicts flowers (roses, lilies, and other small flowers) in open-weave basket on table top with floral design around edge of table top.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pictures (two-dimensional representations)
wood (plant material)
paint (coating)
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
fireboards (fireplace equipment)
Wallpaper
Fireboard

Associated Building

Hamilton House (South Berwick, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1949.557

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