Wallpaper

Object Name:

Wallpaper

Object ID:

1980.046.14 a-b

Date:

1840-1860

Description:

Wallpaper, tan, two pieces. Lacy arabesque. Paper overlaps over left side approximately 1". Pattern does not line up between the two sheets. Silvery, reflective highlights in design seen best in reflected light. Evidence of red in some blossoms. Evidence of some shade of green of the leaves associated with blossoms. Blossoms appear to have some fading of colors. On back side, about a 0.2" wide, gray band of color at edge of main sheet of paper, which is under adjoining paper remnants. Vertical repeat of 15.7" Pencil writing on back: "Dining room". Used in dining room.
b. Wallpaper fragment. Small portion of design that is to right of main portion of 14 a. Small, flattened, oval shape with same design. Also, reflective silver lines in pattern. Similar pencil writing on back: "DINING ROOM".

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-20.6 W-10.8 inches

Provenance:

From house at 432 N. State St., built in 1887 by John B. and Emily Giles. (See files).

Credit Line:

Gift of Joan Jeffrey

People:

Giles, Emily, Giles, John B.