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Wallpaper

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GUSN

GUSN-272846

Description

Two fragments of wallpaper from Middleton, Massachusetts. Paper is roller-printed with a floral vine pattern - possibly morning glories - in pink and two greens on pink ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Mrs Woodward / Flint Farm / Middleton" (Written by Dorothy Waterhouse)

Associated Person

Woodward, Mrs.
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Associated Building

Original To Flint Farm (Middleton, MA),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

5 1/2 x 18 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.75AB

Places

Middleton (Essex county, Massachusetts)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

probably unused

Ground Color

Pink

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Floral
Vine
Morning Glory

Period/Style

Floral Trail

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