The Greek Key Border was discovered along with
Adelphi's Grapevine
Frieze and the Vine and
Paisley pattern in Schuylerville, New York, where it was
used as a decorating element around doors and windows. According to the
stamped pattern number on the obverse, this particular sample was
printed in the 1820s. However, the Greek Key is an earlier design and
the motif remained popular throughout the 1780-1835 period. It is an
extremely versatile border and can be used in numerous combinations of
frieze and sidewall papers.
Width 3˝ inches