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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1845-1860

GUSN

GUSN-177530

Description

Cut sample of hand blocked Renaissance Revival design with grey strapwork and bouquets of roses in three pinks, tan and ochre, framed by garlands of roses in two blues and maroon on polished white ground.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Pattern No.

80

Associated Building

Swift House, Parlor

Additional Identification Number

601

Maker

J.F. Bumstead & Co. (Manufacturer)

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

23 3/4 x 19 3/16 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Kate Adams Swift

Accession Number

1936.1088

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, pg. 30, fig. II-1. George Creamer sample book #1222

Places

United States

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Design Technique

Polished

Form

Unused

Ground Color

White

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Type

Machine Made

Period/Style

Renaissance Revival

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