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Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
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Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper)
3084439 Page from a wallpaper sample book, 1885-90 (surface roller or hand block printed paper) by English School, (19th century); 26x46.5 cm; The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: Bound sample book containing approximately 300 sheets of surface roller printed and hand block printed wallpapers with a thin cloth covered front board and a back cover. On the front there is a label which is partly missing, soot damaged and illegible.); eGeffrye Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22506580
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Accessioned Booklet Booklets Color Image Color Images Colour Image Colour Images Decoration And Furnishing Decoration And Furnishings Decorations Feature Features Flowering Foliage Format Formats Furnishing In Flower Leafs Lime Green Mint Green Orientation Page Pages Papers Patterned Patterns Plant Structure Plant Structures Printed Matter Sample Single Object Single Objects Studio Shots Wall Covering Wall Paper Wall Papers Wallpaper Wallpapers White Background White Backgrounds
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This print showcases a page from a wallpaper sample book dating back to the late 19th century. The intricate design, created through surface roller or hand block printing techniques, is a testament to the skill and artistry of English craftsmen during that era. Measuring 26x46.5 cm, this bound sample book contains approximately 300 sheets of beautifully printed wallpapers. Its thin cloth covered front board and back cover add an element of elegance to its overall presentation. Although time has taken its toll on the label affixed to the front, leaving it partly missing and soot damaged, there is no denying the timeless beauty captured within these pages. Delicate flowers in shades of green adorn a white background, creating a refreshing and natural ambiance. The attention to detail in each patterned wallpaper speaks volumes about Victorian taste and style. From lime green foliage to mint green leaves intertwined with blooming flowers, this collection offers an array of options for wall treatments that would have adorned homes during that period. Preserved at The Geffrye Museum of the Home in London, UK, this artifact provides us with insight into both historical decoration trends and natural history. As we admire this piece today, we can appreciate not only its aesthetic appeal but also its significance as part of our cultural heritage.
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