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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-288320

Description

Fragment of sprig and diaper-pattern wallpaper from Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. Diaper pattern is a delicate, interwoven vine with small flowers framing a floral sprig. Roller-printed in maroon, ochre, brown, yellow and white on gray ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
diaper patterns
floral patterns
Wallpaper

Inscription

"Wolfeboro, N. H. / Robbins / B14 [circled]" (handwritten)

Pattern No.

521

Associated Person

Waterhouse, Dorothy S.

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

11 3/4 x 12 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Bernard Scott

Accession Number

2001.281.568

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

unused

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

Vine
Sprig
Diaper pattern

Period/Style

Diaper Pattern
Sprig

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