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Wallpapered board with multiple layers. Earliest is a Greek key Ashlar pattern in green, black, and gray on a white ground; most recent is green and gold foliate "flaming" medallions on a striped cream paper with a wide upper border of the same. Top of board has a feathered edge; back and part of the front have been painted white.
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Board
Board
Gilbert Russell Payson & Erica Payson Parra / Gift on Approval / 6/20/80 (sticker affixed to back of board)
Unknown
5.5 (W) (inches)
Gift of Gilbert Russell Payson and Erica Payson Parra
1980.181.2
ca. 1825 (Earliest wallpaper date. Second wallpaper c. 1875.)
East Orleans (Barnstable county, Massachusetts)
Title Wallpapered board Accession Number 1980.181.1
Title Wallpaper on plaster Accession Number 2000.1652
Original
Sidewall/Fill
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