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Wall covering (Wallpaper)
Jacquemart et Bénard
1789-1800
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
Jacquemart et Bénard (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1969.1091.002 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1091.002 A, B
Object Name
Wall covering (Wallpaper)
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
Jacquemart et Bénard (Manufacturer)
Place of Origin
Paris; France; Europe
Date
1789-1800
Subject(s)
- Allegory
- Mythological
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Woodblock
Dimensions (inches)
49.4 (H) x 37.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
125.6 (H) x 95.885 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of support of (a). H at left. W at bottom. Measurements of support of (b): H (at left): 59.17 in. (150.3 cm); W (at bottom): 26.875 in. (68.3 cm). Individual sheet height: 17.0 in. (43.180). Panel (individual sheet) width varies: 21.25 - 21.5 in. (53.975 - 54.61 cm). Repeat W: 21.625 in. (54.928 cm). Chain intervals and laid lines per cm could not be measured.
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Manuscript: Karnes, Cyntia. "Gamon Room Wallpaper". 37 p.
Web Site: Jabez Bacon House blog. http://jabezbaconhouse.wordpress.com/
• Particularly entry for 4/11/13 Blog recording history and preservation of the house where this wallpaper was originally used.