Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Wall paper printing block (2)
Object Number:
1924.124a
Date:
1780-1830
Medium:
Fruitwood, pine
Dimensions:
Overall: 21 1/8 × 10 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (53.7 × 26.7 × 4.4 cm)
Description:
One of two laminated wooden printing blocks for wallpaper, each with a pattern of floral garlands, swags, and bows carved in relief out of fruitwood applied to pine board backing.
Credit Line:
Gift of Samuel V. Hoffman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
