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Wall covering (Wallpaper fragment)
William Poyntell
1794-1794
Category
Works on Paper
Creator/Artist/Maker
William Poyntell (Manufacturer and seller)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1969.1093.003 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1969.1093.003 A, B
Object Name
Wall covering (Wallpaper fragment)
Category
Works on Paper
Creator (Role)
William Poyntell (Manufacturer and seller)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin possibly Philadelphia. It is possible Poyntell imported papers to supplement his own production. Therefore, the possibility remains that this paper could have been made in England or France.
Date
1794-1794
Materials
- Distemper
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Woodblock
Dimensions (inches)
27.875 (H) x 13.25 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
70.802 (H) x 33.655 (W)
Measurement Notes
Measurements of .3a. H at left. W near center. Repeat W: 41.0 in. (104.14 cm).
Measurements of .3b. H (at left): 19.4 in. (49.3 cm); W (near top): 9.625 in. (24.5 cm).