Wallpaper

Object Name:

Wallpaper

Object ID:

1980.046.13

Description:

Wallpaper, fragment, floral motif with lattice work. Vertical background band of straight, vertical and intersecting horizontal lines. Horizontal element of straight lines is about 5.5" wide. Vertical band at least 4.5" wide and possibly wider. Cluster of two red and shades of tan flower blossoms with green and dark gray stems and leaves between blossoms. Vertical repeat of 12.5". On right side, portion of panel enclosed by horizontal and vertical lines or bands. Two red blossoms and portion of stem and leaves above top blossom. On horizontal band, straight section with small leaves of green and black coming out of a top, horizontal edge. Bands have central area of tan with irregular, lighter-colored lattice work as background to the flowers, leaves, and stems. On back, some red colors that bled through from flowers on front. Also, pencil writing on back: "3rd fl. hall". Below that: "[top ?]....layer".

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-20.1 W-18.2 inches

Provenance:

From house at 432 North State Street, Concord, NH, built in 1887 by John B. and Emily Giles. (See files).

Credit Line:

Gift of Joan Jeffrey

People:

Giles, Emily, Giles, John B.