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This paper is decorated with a simple, repeating pattern of foliate wreaths framing a quatrefoil flower. The wreaths are encircled by decorative lines embellished with dots and curls. The lines form squares framing quatrefoils. Roller-printed in green and red on white or pale yellow ground.
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
medallions (ornament areas)
Wallpaper
"Dear Dorothy - / This came / from a 1791 Farm House / in Bethel VT - under / layers of other papers. / I thought you might / be interested -- / Mag. Foote" (handwritten)
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Unknown
15 x 8 1/2 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.579
Probably United States
Machine Printed
wall fragment
White
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Quatrefoil
dots
foliate
wreaths
Medallions
Medallion
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