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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1950-1957

GUSN

GUSN-273236

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Large scale pattern with central shield or medallion radiating foliated scrolls terminating in flowers. Block printed in red, two grays, white and metalic silver. Paper has a rib texture and white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

6 1/2 x 12 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Joseph P. Spang, Jr.

Accession Number

2000.1686

Date

1950-1957 (Accession note states paper was installed in 1957.)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

White

State

Repro

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

scrolls
medallion
floral
foliated
floral
Leaves

Period/Style

NeoClassical

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