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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-272216

Description

Fragment of layer four out of six layers of paper. Pattern of small, flowal motif alternating with stylized floral stripe both printed in embossed metallic gold on a cream or white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Original To

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

2000.509.4

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Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Gilt

Form

wall fragment

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Floral
Gilt
Stripe

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