Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
This wallpaper was made in France. It was block printed on hand-made sheets.
Wallpaper was commonly used beginning in the early nineteenth century. This wallpaper sat on the shelf of a Portland store for more than 70 years before being given to the Maine Historical Society in 1897.
About This Item
- Title: Wallpaper, ca. 1820
- Creation Date: circa 1820
- Subject Date: circa 1820
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Paper
- Local Code: A86-541
- Object Type: Physical Object
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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