Name/Title
WallpaperEntry/Object ID
2014.60.1251a-cDescription
Wallpaper fragments showing a grey-toned design of people in renaissance-inspired clothing greeting a king or religious figure.Context
Used in Major Ira Day's tavern in Barre, Vermont. According to family history, this paper was imported to decorate the walls in preparation for the American tour of Marquis de LaFayette. While LaFayette did travel through Barre, he did not stop there.Acquisition
Accession
2014.60Source or Donor
Barre Historical Society, Inc.Acquisition Method
TransferLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
WallpaperNomenclature Primary Object Term
Covering, WallNomenclature Sub-Class
Surface ElementsNomenclature Class
Building ComponentsNomenclature Category
Category 01: Built Environment ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (a)Height
5-3/4 inLength
11 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
LaFayette, Marquis de (1757-1834)Person or Organization
Day, IraRelated Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America