Fire screen backing
Date1880-1930
Geography
Probably made -
United States
Medium/TechniqueLinen, paper, paint
DimensionsOverall (H x W x D): 22 1/4 in. x 19 7/8 in. x 3 1/16 in. (56.52 cm x 50.48 cm x 7.78 cm)
Credit LinePurchase, 1956
Object numberW-2182/C
DescriptionRectangular, multi-layered fire screen backing composed of a double thickness of linen with blackened nail or tack holes along the edges, and a piece of wallpaper with an abstract geometric pattern printed in colors of blue, rust, brown, and metallic gold, with an embossed pattern in the gold areas.
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