Wallpaper Fragments from the Timothy Lester House, Griswold, Connecticut
PrinterPrinted by
Unknown
Date1750-1850
MediumWallpaper; colored printer's inks on wove paper mounted on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm) or smaller
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm)
Sheet (height x width): 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm) or smaller
Mount (height x width): 11 x 8 1/4in. (27.9 x 21cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Diane Albertine Norman
DescriptionSamples of wallpaper printed using a combination of block printing and stenciling featuring decorative patterns of flowers and leaves. One flower appears to be a stylized poppy; some leaves appear to be ivy leaves. Another fragment features stalks of grain and a border features swatches of drapery tied in bows.
Object number2008.26.1-.5
Inscribed2008.26.1: On recto, upper left, in red ink, "Paper from the / keeping room - / some left on / feather boarding"2008.26.2: On recto, upper margin, in red ink, "More of stencilled paper showing lighter background / color under border
2008.26.3: On recto, upper left, in red ink, "More of stencilled paper"
2008.26.4: On verso, in black crayon, "Taken from the ell, a later addition to the house"
2008.26.5: On recto, upper margin, in red ink, "Southwest chamber - showing border"
All items: On verso of mount, lower right, in pencil, accession numberNotesDate Note: Although the wallpaper is from a house built in 1756, it is likely somewhat later in date, probably from the late eighteenth century. The wallpaper from the ell, featuring an ivy design probably dates from the nineteenthy century. (Finlay 3/21/2014)
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