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Wallpaper

Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-177619

Description

Wallpaper fragment. Pattern of paper seems to be striped with a vertical cord and tassels. Neo-grec-influenced medallion pattern. Printed in black, red and gold on a greyish-blue.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
paper (fiber product)
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Harrison Gray Otis House, First House (Boston, Mass.), Dining Room

Additional Identification Number

1133

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

19 5/8 x 13 1/2 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1969.332.1

Places

Possibly United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1969.332.2-

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Machine Printed

Form

Wall Fragment

Ground Color

Grey

State

Original

Type

Machine Made

Use

Sidewall/Fill

Paper Finish

Embossed

Medium

Paper

Decor Motif

cord and tassels
medallions with foliage
sprigs

Period/Style

Neo-grec

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