Wallpaper

Object Name:

Wallpaper

Object ID:

1966.043.07

Date:

1799-1825

Description:

Wallpaper, early 19th century fragment with light diamond outline with bright floral centerpiece alternating with overall design centers. Light brown diamonds that intersect at their corners. At each intersection, small, slightly-rounded cross. Floral centerpieces both vertically and horizontally. In other diamonds, maroon four-element design pattern. Solid lines connecting design elements that are also maroon. Long stems with leaves that connect alternating floral groups. Stems and long lines intersect with each other and also cross the light-colored diamond edges. In vertical column, one whole and one partial floral group. Partial group seems to duplicate the one below it. In next column, one floral group, different from others. In next column, another floral group, different from the others. At left and right edge, two partial floral groups, but duplicate parts not seen in either one of the partial groups. Repeat pattern about 10.9". Diamond measures vertically 6.6" and horizontally 5.5" corner to corner. Smaller diamonds that overlap, 1.1" high and 1" wide. Diamond shape created by space between them: height: 4.4" high x 3.7" wide. Maroon design centers 7.1" apart. Along right edge, in blank space, numeral "2234". Wove paper with somewhat large colored fiber material in it.
Blank edge of 0.5" and right 0.7" at right. Color pallette: background tan color. Brown stem color. Maroon design color. In flowers, 3 shades of green, light pink, dark pink, about 4 different reds, 4 browns, including background, and two greens.

Material:

Paper

Dimensions:

H-14.9 W-19.6 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Calvin L. Tucker