Wallpaper fragments from Salem, Massachusetts. Pattern depicts famous Parisian landmarks with interspersed shrubs. Roller-printed in green and two browns on light blue ground. Fragment A consists of several pieces taped together.
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
block printing (relief printing process)
scenic wallpapers
Wallpaper
"Stacey / Salem / Has been reproduced by D. S. W. / by K & W. Green book IV" (handwritten)
"G92" (handwritten)
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Unknown
France
34 x 19 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.484A-J
Salem (Essex county, Massachusetts)
France
Title Reproduction Wallpaper Accession Number 2001.281.869
Block Printed
wall fragment
Lt. Blue
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Parisian Landmarks
Buildings
Scenery Figure
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