Fragment, Wallpaper - King Opera House, Van Buren

 
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Fragment, Wallpaper - King Opera House, Van Buren
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Fragment, Wallpaper - King Opera House, Van Buren

Object number1983.005.01-05
Dateca 1900
Mediumpaper
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionWallpaper fragments are from the King Opera House on Main Street in Van Buren, Arkansas. This is the earliest paper taken from the building and was in one of the 2 stores that were then combined to form the King Opera House in 1901. The paper is oatmeal paper with a floral border. Five fragments of border with attached oatmeal fill paper. Border paper has pink and blue flowers outlined in dark brown with shiny gold. There is a blue and white diagonal motif on the edges of the border. All papers are fragile.

    (1) 12.25" x 11.5"
    (2) 8.5x 5"
    (3) 6.5" x 6.5"
    (4) 7.5" x 8"
    (5) 8" x 8"
    Status
    Not on view