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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-272744

Description

Wallpaper fragment with medallion pattern. Paper is roller-printed in two grays, taupe and white on a gray satin ground. Paper is machine made.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

10 3/4 x 19 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.57

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Medallion

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

medallion
geometric

Period/Style

Medallion

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