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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1885

GUSN

GUSN-273643

Description

Unused wallpaper fragment with floral stripe pattern. Alternating stripes of blue and white immitation damask, solid violet, and floral spray on gray. Primary stripes are divided by narrow bright yellow and black stripes. Roller-printed on white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
floral patterns
stripes
Wallpaper

Inscription

"451 A" (pattern number)

Pattern No.

451

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

23 1/2 x 19 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.177

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

stripe
spray
floral

Period/Style

Floral Stripe

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