The verso of the fragment was not able to be safely photographed overall before humidification because of the strong memory of the curl and brittleness of the paper
Portions of the verso were able to be examined as the paper was rolled up
Wallpaper fragment before treatment in raking light
Wallpaper fragment before treatment in UV light
Detail of registration mark from block printing
Detail of large tears through the middle of the fragment
Detail of bottom edge of fragment, which suffers the most from edge tears and pressure sensitive tape residues and staining
Detail of pressure sensitive tapes along tears
Detail of abrasion in design layer and tears perpendicular to the length of the fragment
Detail of staining from pressure sensitive tapes in the design layer and paper support
Detail of significant loss in design layer at the lower edge of the wallpaper fragment
Detail of severely discolored pressure sensitive tape; it is likely a rubber-based adhesive based on the yellowing and embrittlement. Significant staining is also present in the adjacent area from adhesive used to secure a paper patch to the verso.
Inscription visible on the paper patch
Additional inscription on paper patch enhanced with IR photography
Two inscriptions on paper patch reconfigured in photoshop. It reads: "Wilmer Shields/ Attorney at Law/ Natchez, Miss."