Wallcoverings | Departments | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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The design is composed of continuous parallel diagonal bands of ornament. There are eight different bands before the repeat. Each band is of Chinese inspired motifs, largely of fret work designs, small floral motifs and geometric patterns. This paper is made from the pulp of the bark of the mulberry tree. It is covered with Dutch foil which is gilded and lacquered.

Sidewall (Japan), 1875–85
embossed and gilded.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-91-b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

The design is composed of continuous parallel diagonal bands of ornament. There are eight different bands before the repeat. Each band is of Chinese inspired motifs, largely of fret work designs, small floral motifs and geometric patterns. This imitation leather paper is made from the pulp of the bark of the mulberry tree. It is covered with Dutch foil which is gilded and lacquered.

Imitation Leather (Japan), 1875–85
embossed, gilded.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-91-a

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Deep green stylized floral stripe printed over background of pin dots and minute swirls. Printed on lighter green ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1920–35
machine-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-90

This object was made by Janeway & Carpender.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Border cut from a strip of wallpaper containing several of these stripes. Design consists of a repeating cluster of long pointed blue leaves with two green flowers. These clusters are placed at regular intervals on a curving serpentine stem. Running in parallel diagonal lines across medium brown field are rows of alternating maiden-hair fern leaves and tiny crescents divided in vertical sections of alternating pale and dark brown coloring.

Border (USA), 1850–60
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-89-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Scene depicts a hunt. Two mounted riders are about to hurdle a rail fence over which two hounds have already jumped. At extreme right is the prey which resembles a rabbit. Among the trees in the rear are two other mountedhorsemen.

Bandbox Lid Fragment (USA), 1820–30
block-printed on handmade paper, pasteboard support.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-87

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Selection of narrow borders, each object is a different design.

Border (France), 1800–1850
block-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-843-a/t

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.

a) Powdering of six-pointed stars which are now black, having probably changed color from brown. Fragments of plaster indicate paper was plastered over. Joined sheets measure aproximately 19x22 inches; b) Swag border with pearls, flowers and foliage.

Sidewall And Border (possibly USA), 1740–66
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-832-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Imitating a textile. Wide blue stripe in center. On either side, a wider band of brightly colored floral design simulating embroidery.

Sidewall (probably France), 1775–1800
block-printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-82

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

On light blue ground, sparse background fill of small ivy-like vines and leaves in gray-blue. Over this, pattern of brown branches with leaves and green apples.

Sidewall, (Verso- 1931-45-118 duplicate), 1870–85
block-printed ?.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-795

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Delicately drawn but dense pattern of foliate scrolls and flowers on metallic gold ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1870–90
block-printed on ribbed paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-794

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Very dense pattern of tulips and lilies, with foliage. Printed in pink, green, blue and white on green ground.

Sidewall, The Bower, 1930–40
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-793

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Sidewall, Daisy, 1930–40

Sidewall, Daisy, 1930–40
block-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-792

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Super Sanitas design printed in white on black, various bathroom scenes including mermaid in shower stall, woman reading in bathtub, three arms reaching out of shower, etc.

Sidewall, Doodle, 1951
vinyl coated fabric (sanitas).
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-791

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Variety of floral designs, each shown in jultiple colorways. All are printed with a relief texture.

Sample Book, Neu-Deutsche, 1935–40
machine-printed, embossed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-764-1/193

This object was made by Kunstler-Tapeten.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 84 images of this object.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Leather (Holland), ca. 1750
embossed and gilded leather.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-759

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

A continuous flowering vine of lilacs and sprays of grain. To the left is a vertical band with disks containing a quatrefoil motif and fine parallel vertical lines running over surface of band.

Sidewall (England or United States), 1890–1900
machine-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-255-a,b

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Two alternate motifs of a cock and hen pheasant. Both are perched on branches of a pine tree, with pine cones. Smaller birds are perched on twigs. Tree trunks are continuous. Monochrome printing in shades of red and pink on white satin ground.

Sidewall (France), ca. 1900
block-printed paper, satin ground.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-253

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sidewall (France), 1900–25

Sidewall (France), 1900–25
machine-printed, embossed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-252

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Simulates marble-veined in putty-grays and greens. Mounted on muslin.

Sidewall (France), 1900–30
machine-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-251-a/e

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 6 images of this object.

Pastoral scene composed of trees and foliage in drop repeat. Simulates mural painting. The embossed ground resembles rough plaster and is flecked with burnt umber and rubbed with finely powdered mica. Printed in selvedge: "Made in U.S.A., Union Made, United W.P. Fac." "Sun Tested produced under Fleck Pat 1955626."

Sidewall (USA), 1928–1935
machine printed on embossed paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-250-a/c

This object was made by United Wallpaper, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Sidewall (France), 1900–10

Sidewall (France), 1900–10
71.5 x 51.5 cm (28 1/8 x 20 1/4 in.).
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-249

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Lone figure of a putto or cherub. The figure is flying, carrying a green fabric garland and suspending a floral swag. Printed in colors on a light blue ground.

Ornament (France), 1780–90
block-printed.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-241

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Twisted ribbon and rose design with band of circles along top and bottom edge. Ribbon has gold floral motifs, and large yellow rose alternates with smaller red flowers.

Border (USA), 1880–90
manchine printed on paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-240

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sample book containing over 100 pages of brightly colored, bold patterns, some with multiple colorways; washable woodgrain and parquet patterns, embossed imitation embossed snakeskin and leather designs, metallic solids, coordinated borders.

Sample Book, Dersine Fancy Papers, 1930
machine-printed and embossed paper.
Gift of the estate of Jerry Kornblau.
7387.1.2011

This object was made by Arthur Sanderson & Sons, Ltd..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 260 images of this object.

This design captures the delicacy of soap bubbles with their subtle irridescence and color shifts. The magnification of the motifs makes apparent the contrast between the textural small bubble clusters and the sleek larger bubbles.

Sidewall, Microcosmos, 2017
digital print on vinyl.
Gift of Calico Wallpaper.
2018-6-2

This object was made by Calico Wallpaper.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Trompe l'oeil design of torn and layered paper. The rough edges and irregular surface of the layered pages create shadows that add a subtle contrast to the stark white paper. Non-repeating design.

Sidewall, Topographies, 2017
digital print.
Gift of Calico Wallpaper.
2018-6-1

This object was made by Calico Wallpaper.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Kaleidoscopic vision of butterfly wings with concentric circles of wings, both single and in pairs, emanating from a pair of red wings. Printed on a pink ground.

Sidewall, Butterfly, 2004
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-7

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A wall chart of pills and pharamceutical products arranged in an irregular grid pattern. Format is based on the Physician's Desk Reference, with each section containing an image of the pharmaceutical along with its dosage, followed by a reference to a Biblical passage. Printed on a metallic gold ground.

Sidewall, Pharmacy, 2004
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-6

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Shown on a slight diagonal, rows of diamonds are set within a reflective display cabinet. The diamonds appear as white with a yellow-toned reflection.

Sidewall, Tears of Joy, 2012
machine printed from engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-5

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Kaleidoscope-like pattern of butterfly wings forming tight concentric rings around one central butterfly. This design contains only the wings of the butterfly as the bodies have been removed.

Sidewall, Rape of Persephone, 2013
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-4

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Sidewall, Pharmacy 2, 2017
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-3

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Dense configuration of butterfly wings forming a geometric or grid pattern. Butterfly wings in brown, black, dark blue and green tones are used to create this intricate pattern on a black ground.

Sidewall, Valley of Death, 2017
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-2

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

One central insect surrounded by concentric rings of beetles and other insects. The beetles are of many different shapes, sizes, and colors. Printed on a white ground.

Sidewall, Entomology, 2017
machine printed with engraved rollers.
Gift of Other Criteria.
2017-60-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Vertical stripe pattern consisting or irregular textured white stripes on a pale blue-gray ground. The entire surface is coated with a layer of bees wax.

Sidewall, Arashi, 2017
hand-applied marble dust plaster and bees wax.
Gift of Assemblage.
2017-56-3

This object was made by Assemblage.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Horizontal stripe design with bands of varying width in metallic colors, some of which are in relief. Wider transparent bands containing mica dust appear periodically. Painted on a deep blue indigo ground.

Sidewall, Lamina, 2017
hand-applied marble dust and mica plasters, mica, gold leaf, waterborne resin.
Gift of Assemblage.
2017-56-2

This object was made by Assemblage.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.