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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1880-1887

GUSN

GUSN-273551

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Floral pattern roller-printed in two yellows, dark olive green, and maroon on olive ground. "A.W.P.M.A." logo printed in selvedge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Inscription

"A.W.P.M.A." (American Wall Paper Manufacturer's Association" (in banner logo))

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

American Wall Paper Manufacturers Association (1880-1887) (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.159

Date

1880-1887 (Date range for A.W.P.M.A.)

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Olive

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

flowers
leaves

Period/Style

Floral

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