Wallpaper Decorated with New York City Landmarks

Anonymous, American, 19th century American

ca. 1840–50

Not on view

Artwork Details

Title: Wallpaper Decorated with New York City Landmarks
Artist: Anonymous, American, 19th century
Date: ca. 1840–50
Medium: Block printed in colors (blue, brown, gray, and black)
Dimensions: repeat: 20 13/16 x 18 3/4 in. (52.9 x 47.7 cm)
sheet: 20 13/16 x 19 3/4 in. (52.9 x 50.1 cm)
Classification: Wallpaper
Credit Line: The Edward W. C. Arnold Collection of New York Prints, Maps and Pictures, Bequest of Edward W. C. Arnold, 1954
Object Number: 54.90.734
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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