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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)
3084435 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 22629044
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Accessioned Artificial Booklet Booklets Color Image Color Images Colour Image Colour Images Cyan Decoration And Furnishing Decoration And Furnishings Decorations Fake Faux Feature Features Format Formats Furnishing Imitation Navy Blue Orientation Page Pages Papers Patterned Patterns Pretend Printed Matter Rectangle Rectangles Rectangular Royal Blue Sample Shape Shaped Shapes Single Object Single Objects Studio Shots Tile Tiles 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 using either surface roller or hand block printing techniques, is a testament to the skilled craftsmanship of English artisans during this era. Measuring at 26x46.5 cm, this bound sample book contains approximately 300 sheets of exquisitely printed wallpapers. Its front board is delicately covered in thin cloth, while the back cover provides protection for these remarkable designs. Although time has taken its toll on the label affixed to the front board, with parts missing and soot damage rendering it illegible, one can still appreciate the beauty and artistry that lies within these pages. The dominant colors featured in this particular page are royal blue and navy blue against a crisp white background. The geometric shapes and patterns create an eye-catching visual display that would have surely enhanced any interior space they adorned. As we delve into history through this image, we gain insight into Victorian-era wall treatments and furnishings. This piece serves as both a decorative item and an educational artifact—a window into the past where imitation tiles and faux wall coverings were all the rage. Preserved by The Geffrye Museum of Home in London, UK, this photograph allows us to appreciate not only individual objects but also their role in shaping our understanding of design evolution throughout different periods.
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