Rolled fragment of wallpaper with diamond and tassel pattern imitating upholstery. A cord and tassels hang from diamonds framing floral sprigs. The diamonds form the corners within a larger diamond pattern. Diamonds are outlined with cord and gimp accented by round tacks. Background grid pattern with small, evenly spaced dots. Block-printed in light blue, white and gray on light gray ground.
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
block printing (relief printing process)
Wallpaper
Waterhouse, Dorothy S.
Unknown
39 1/2 x 19 5/8 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Bernard Scott
2001.281.1140
Block Printed
Unused
Grey
Original
Machine Made
Sidewall/Fill
Paper
Diamonds
Cord and Tassle
Floral Sprigs
Gimp
Ribbon
Upholstery
Imitation textile
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