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Reproduction Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-302107

Description

Cut repeat of scenic wallpaper. Top is a scene of peonies and other flowers. Second is a bucolic scene with a castle surrounded by greenery. Printed in grisaille - greys, black, and white. Based on a design by Moses Grant, Jr., 1818.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
scenic wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

The Twigs / American Document / Adapted from the Collection of the Concord Antiquarian Society at Concord, Massachusetts 0 After a block print designed in 1818 by Moses Grant, Jr. of Boston. (printed)
Set A / 2 Rolls (stamped)
Reproduction by The Twigs for the Concord Museum / of Moses Grant Jr. Wallpaper in their collection (handwritten)

Additional Identification Number

B4207

Maker

Reproduction of Moses Grant, Jr. & Co. (Artist, Designer)

Dimensions

30 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.245

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Grey

State

Repro

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

peonies
flower
castle
leaf
leaves

Period/Style

Scenery Figure

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