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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1840-1870

GUSN

GUSN-50571

Description

Large wallpaper panel framed under glass. Rainbow / irise ground of grey and green with polychrome scenic motif of Chinoiserie pagoda, foliage and figure. Entire design enclosed in a white gothic arch border. Plain white wooden frame.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
scenic wallpapers
wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Covering, Wall
Wallpaper
Unidentified Paper
Wallpaper

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

45.75 x 27.5 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Ruth Robbin

Accession Number

1985.748

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

State

Original

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Use

Oriental

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

pagoda
arch
bridge

Period/Style

chinoiserie
scenic

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