Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Decorative wallpapers imitate more expensive materials such as architectural details, painted wall decorations, wood grains, marble, and textiles.
The end of colonial trading restrictions after the American Revolution allowed Americans to import French wallpapers, like this trellis design. Starting around 1820, continuous papers without seams became available.
This wallpaper design is based on an original fragment from the parlor chamber in the Wadsworth Longfellow House in Portland.
About This Item
- Title: French trellis wallpaper, Portland, ca. 1825
- Creation Date: circa 1825
- Subject Date: circa 1825
- Location: Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: A85-871
- Object Type: Image
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
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