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Wallpaper

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Collection Type

  • Wallpaper

Date

1785-1790

GUSN

GUSN-178511

Description

Two fragments of spiral leaf design. One is attached to Fourth of July paper, one is loose. Grey ground with pattern printed in black and white.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wallpapers
Wallpaper

Associated Building

Scotchford-Wheeler House,

Additional Identification Number

2864

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

United States

Dimensions

2 x 11 1/4 (HxW) (inches)

Accession Number

1985.32.1b

Reference Notes

Wallpaper in New England, pg. 63 for discussion of border.

Places

United States

Related Items

Title Accession Number 1985.32.1a
Title Accession Number 1985.32.2
Title Accession Number 1985.692b

Wallpaper Details

Print Technique

Block Printed

Ground Color

Grey

Use

Border

Decor Motif

leaf

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