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Reproduction Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

GUSN

GUSN-302111

Description

Large cut fragment of scenic wallpaper, "Diana." Four figures (Roman or Greek) view statues "Diana." Design also includes large urn with flowers and scrolls. Printed in grisailles - grey, black, and white on dark grey ground

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
scenic wallpapers
wallpapers
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Wallpaper

Inscription

Early American Homes / 1721-1840 / Join / Up -> / Trim (printed)
3704 R-1 / Double Roll (stamped)

Pattern

Diana

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

24.5 x 24 1/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2000.247

Reference Notes

photo of original paper or page 63

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Grey

State

Repro

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Decor Motif

urn
figure
statue
flower
scroll

Period/Style

scenic

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