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Sample Book (Japan), 1990–95

Sample Book (Japan), 1990–95
handmade paper.
Gift of Susumu Sakane.
1998-79-160-1/378

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 370 images of this object.

168 pages of 40 different sidewall and border designs. Includes "In Line" and "Ducks and Grasses" by Ilonka Karasz.

Sample Book, Book No. 11, 1948
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Unknown Donor.
1980-77-1-1/178

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 269 images of this object.

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.

Designs marketed towards children or teens.

Sample Book, "The Instant Put On" United De Soto, 1967–68
screen printed on vinyl.
1969-52-1-1/153

This object was made by United De Soto.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 240 images of this object.

Wide selection of designs, most in multiple colorways. Snowflakes, tweed, landscape papers, kitchen papers. Some flocked.

Sample Book, Colonial Collection, 1950
machine printed on paper, embossed, flocked.
Museum purchase from Friends of Wallcoverings Fund.
1995-87-1-1/208

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 211 images of this object.

These samples have all been removed from a scrapbook that contained 195 examples of wallpaper borders. Sample -102 contains moon and stars that could be for children.

Borders, 1900–1924
block-printed, stenciled, embossed paper, grasscloth.
1966-64-6-1/195

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 193 images of this object.

Contains a variety of papers for different rooms. Includes washable papers for kitchen and bath, children's or nursery paper with border, embossed papers. Most shown in multiple colorways.

Sample Book, "Penn Wallpaper Mills" New Patterns, 1941
machine-printed paper, some embossed.
Museum purchase from Sarah Cooper-Hewitt Fund.
1995-5-1-1/195

This object was made by Penn Wall Paper Mills.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 193 images of this object.

Paper with matching borders. Stripes, plaids, small scale patterns in blue, grey, and burgundy. Contains 14 different patterns, each in multiple colorways.

Sample Book, Gentleman's Choice, 1986
screen printed.
1986-33-8-1/190

This object was made by Bob Mitchell Designs.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 191 images of this object.

Sample book of Fusuma-gami

Sample Book, House of Kajinoha, Sample Book I Fusuma, 1990–95
23 x 8.5 x 4 cm (9 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. ).
Gift of Susumu Sakane.
1998-79-161

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 183 images of this object.

161 pages of 43 sidewall and border designs. Includes "Courtyard" and Courtyard Texture", Wisconsin", "Paper Butterfly" by Ilonka Karasz, and "Sentimental Journey" by Victor Proetz.

Sample Book, Katzenbach & Warren Book #12, 1948
machine printed on paper.
1980-77-2-1/172

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 175 images of this object.

Contains 91 pages of 23 designs including designs by Lanette Scheeline and Ilonka Karasz. Design titles include: Bay Tree, Pine Tree, Mexican Street Scene, Bengal, Boundary, Monastera Leaf, Firmament, Veiling and Flowers, China Seas, Flying Birds, Bamboo Shadows, Grasses, Tiling, Persian Garden, Circus, Palisades Marble, Fancy Flowers, Spring Bulbs, Chinese Gauze, Cinderella, Daisy and Fern, Italian Book Paper, Pomegranate and Pineapple, Circle and Diamond and Emperor's Gold Fish. Each design appears in multiple colorways. Contains 2 children's papers. The use of photography, photoengraving and intaglio printing allows for a faithful reproduction. Many pages have been cut.

Sample Book, American Futures, Book #15, 1954
machine printed on paper.
1980-77-3-1/115

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 170 images of this object.

Large selection of machine printed papers with matching narrow borders. Many designs include metallic pigments. Ceiling papers are included in the front of the book. One sample of children's paper.

Sample Book, Bosch Wallpaper, Book B, 1931
machine-printed.
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund.
1995-45-2-1/163

This object was made by Henry Bosch Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 164 images of this object.

Book, which has been unbound, contains 162 lengths of wallpapers composed of 61 different designs. Attached to the verso of each sheet is an historical resume of origin and date. All papers are printed "Waterfast Finish". The cover is bound with ivory colored paper simulating leather. Cover ornaments with rococo scroll printed in gilt.

Sidewall - Sample, Album of Authentic Reproductions of Famous Historical Wall...
machine-printed on paper.
1947-35-1-1/162

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 164 images of this object.

A large variety of designs with most shown in multiple colorways. The papers include patterns for all rooms of the home including kitchen and bathroom papers, and papers for children and teens. There are wood grain, moiré and rough plaster effects. A collection of ceiling papers is shown at the end. All designs are very traditional in nature. All are roller printed, with some being embossed. Papers are shown with their coordinates.

Sample Book, Decorator-Styled Wallpaper, 1955–60
machine-printed and embossed.
1964-55-1-1/195

This object was made by Sears, Roebuck and Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 160 images of this object.

Book of children's wallpapers. Combination sets of wallpapers and borders. Fifteen different patterns are shown, each with coordinating sidewalls and borders or dados. Each of the following titles appear in multiple colorway: Safari Border, Jungle Leaves, Zoo Stripe, Ducky, Tossed Stars, Clouds & Stars, Wee Bud Stripe, Wee Bud, Eyelet Stripe, All-Over Eyelet, Bow Flowers, Bow Stripe, Bedtime Bows Borders, Tots, Castle Border, Rocket Stripe, Star Streaks, Earth Rise Border, Sheep Time Border, Little Boy Blue Border, Mini Dot, Mini Dot Reverse, Mini Plaid, Plate Time Border, Stephanie, Toyland Border, Dollhouse Border, Rose Vine, Tossed Roses, Rose Stencil Border, Kings Horses, Kings Plaid, Humpty Dumpty Border.

Sample Book, More Katzenbach Kids, 1987
screen printed on vinyl.
Gift of Claudia Vargisy.
1997-151-2-1/143

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 155 images of this object.

Hard cover binding in brown, mustard and white, covered with stencil pattern from CUM 1940-120-43 and superimposed with title: "Summit Road". A handle for carrying is attached to the spine. The book contains twenty-four examples, some of which are 18th and 19th century American in origin. "Wedgewood" is derived from CUM buttons, 1931-6-3-a,c,d,f,h,j and "Dorcester" from a CUM wall stencil design, 1940-120-43.

Sample Book, Summit Road, 1960–61
machine-printed.
Gift of S.M. Hexter Company.
1961-33-1-1/105

This object was made by S.M. Hexter Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 150 images of this object.

Grasscloth weaves and fiber weaves creating subtle texture and patterns. All are in earth tones.

Sample Book, Warps and Weaves, 1978
grasscloth.
1986-33-3-1/148

This object was made by Bob Mitchell Designs.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 149 images of this object.

The sample book contains a variety of designs for all the rooms of the home. Many patterns are shown with a complimentary paper. Includes a children's paper with rocket ships and space stations, a western theme with cowboys and Indians, a wood grain, a selection of kitchen and bathroom papers, a nursery paper. Two independent ceiling papers. All designs are shown in multiple colorways.

Sample Book, Charter Oak Decorations, 1948
machine-printed on paper.
Museum purchase from Friends of Wallcoverings Fund.
1995-87-2

This object was made by Charter Oak Wallpaper Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 141 images of this object.

Book contains 20 different designs including florals, simulated marble, figural and geometric. Each pattern is shown in multiple colorways. Most are printed in pastel shades.

Sample Book, Number Five, 1988
screen printed.
1988-106-1-1/92

This object was made by Micio & Co., Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 144 images of this object.

Fine wallpapers with borders and related fabrics. Patterns include Avalon, Banyan, Berkeley Square, Beverley, Blair, Brandon, Brunswick, Bruton Damask, Burdette, Cherry Hill, Delft Tiles, Diamond Floral, Hopewell, Kent, Langley, Liverpool Birds, Lynn, Milford, Oakhall, Portsmouth Pineapple, Potpourri, Princess Anne, Shir O Shakkar, Snowhill, Windsor Rose, and Winterberry. Each design is shown in a documentary colorway along with additional colorways. Coordinated fabric swatches are included. Also included with this sample book are 36 tear sheets in full color showing other K&W Williamsburg collection wallpapers in situ.

Sample Book, Williamsburg Museum Prints, 1984
machine and screen printed on paper.
Gift of the Estate of Robert Dozier.
2007-30-7-1/125

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 125 images of this object.

Traditional historic styles mostly inspired by 18th and 19th century wallcoverings. Patterns include fabric and ribbon, strie, and large-scale floral designs based on Chinese hand painted papers. This line created in celebration of the company's 25th year.

Sample Book, Jubilee Collection, 1986
screen printed.
Gift of Claudia Vargisy.
1997-151-1-1/116

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 120 images of this object.

Book contains small textural patterns including wood grains, weaves and splatters.

Sample Book, Tentura, 1982
screen printed.
1986-33-1-1/120

This object was made by Bob Mitchell Designs.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 119 images of this object.

A collection of 11 designs, each shown in multiple colorways. Printed on grasscloth and cork. The patterns include: "Potpourri", "Paco", "Valentina", "Elsinore", "Palm Drive", "Hana", "Kate", "Windswept", "LaLuna", "Sachet" and "Oui".

total of 93 pages of samples. pages 1-94 with page 2 missing. pages 32, 43, 58, 59, 61,63,64,85, and 87 each have 4 small samples per page.

Sample Book, Romantic Tapestries, 1986
screen-printed and flocked on grasscloth, vinyl, paper.
1986-33-2-1/120

This object was made by Bob Mitchell Designs.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 121 images of this object.

Collection of 17 designs with contemporary styling. Most designs are nature-inspired, with several bold geometric designs. Each design is shown in multiple colorways. Titles include: Macao, Djakarta, Bali, Mozambique, Borneo, Sumatra, Java, Claremont, Lemon Tree, Antibes, Dandelions, Southampton, Caravan, Ashanti, Belgravia, Double Dot, and Polka Dot.

Sample Book, Richard Turgeon Designs, Volume 2, 1972–73
screen printed on vinyl, foil, mylar.
Gift of Richard Turgeon.
2010-25-2-1/103

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 117 images of this object.

Collection of patterns put together by Alfred Peats. Each of the patterns is part of a matched set consisting of a sidewall, frieze and ceiling paper. Each design is shown in mulitple colorways.

Sample Book, Alfred Peats No. 4, 1908
machine-printed paper, embossed.
1979-46-1-1/139

This object was made by Alfred Peats Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 114 images of this object.

Sample book of children's wallpapers and borders is divided in two sections: designs for boys and girls. The boys papers are all on one side of the book, while the girls papers are accessed from the opposite side. Designer names and dates are listed for each design. Each design is shown in multiple color ways and also include fabric swatches.

Sample Book, Gear Kids, 1988
screen printed, flocked on vinyl and vinyl coated paper.
Gift of Claudia Vargisy.
1997-151-6-1/123

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 114 images of this object.

Collection of marbled papers in many different colors and styles. First page is a price list of patterns dated June 1957.

102 pages of samples.

Sample Book, Laverne Marbalia, 1957
hand painted paper.
Gift of Laverne International.
1969-55-1-1/102

This object was made by Laverne International, Ltd..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 116 images of this object.

Sample Book, Winfield Volume 8- Ambia Collection, 1970–75

Sample Book, Winfield Volume 8- Ambia Collection, 1970–75
rotogravure printed, vinyl, foil.
1990-30-1-1/109

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 109 images of this object.

Sidewall and border combinations reproduced from the Library of Congress collection. Designs are shown in multiple colorways.

Sample Book, The Library of Congress, 1994–95
screen printed.
Gift of F. Schumacher and Co..
1996-51-1

This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 108 images of this object.

Sample Book, Collier Campbell, Volume 1, 1992

Sample Book, Collier Campbell, Volume 1, 1992
rotary screen-printed on paper.
Gift of Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc..
1997-16-1-1/103

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 104 images of this object.

Reproduction of wallpapers owned by Colonial Williamsburg. The original papers range in date from 1750-1830.

Sample Book, Williamsburg Wallpapers - Historic Reproductions, 1992
screen printed wallpaper.
Gift of F. Schumacher and Co..
1992-159-2

This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 104 images of this object.

Sample book containing 21 patterns (in multiple colorways) including nine floral, seven geometric, one imitating tile, one panel, one shell pattern, one imitating drapery and one novelty employing tatoo designs. Also included is a black and white photograph showing each design in repeat. The titles include: Ginger Jar, Edo, Ballet Russe, Cosmati, Tienda Merced, Andalusia, Meadow, Shells & Sand, Homestead, East India Co., Hellas, Shore Leave, Dowager Empress, Ambassador, Mirage II, Prize Hybrid, Razzmatazz, Crazy Key Large, Crazy Key Small, Carnations Small and Carnations Large.

Sample Book, Justema Wallpatterns, 1968
screen printed.
Gift of William Justema.
1969-70-1-1/81

This object was made by Stamford Wallpaper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 145 images of this object.

Wallcoverings and fabrics. Floral patterns with matching fabric sweatches and multiple color weaves.

Sample Book, Eloquence, 1979
screen-printed. wallcoverings and fabrics.
1986-33-5-1/101

This object was made by Bob Mitchell Designs.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 102 images of this object.

Ninety wallpaper samples of forty-four different patterns. Printed in color on vinyl and Mylar foils. Patterns include: Keuffel, Earth Diagonals, New Shoes, Conversations, Signal, Susy Bell, Surprise, GRRRrrr, Domus Pluras, Math, Big Sioux, Times Square, Grandma's Flower Garden, Columbus Circle, Prairie Flower, K & E, Chrysanthemums, Mosaic, Gladriel, Summer Sunday, Wilderwood, Ferns, Ripples, Wonki-Tonki, Stuart, Tabago, Raining Cats & Dogs, Lorien, L.B. Jawbreakers, Miller's Pond, Ondine, Morgan, Grid, Tar, Variations, Biafra, Chevron stitch, Tenth Street, Oconaluftee, Grass Harp, Up, Harebell, Cary and Turtle Bay. Some patterns are illustrated with a black and white photo showing the repeating pattern installed on a wall. GRRRrrr and Turtle Bay are children's wallpapers.

Sample Book, Blue River Handprints Vol. 1, 1971
screen printed on vinyl and mylar.
Transfer from the Renwick Gallery, Washington D.C..
1995-152-1-1/90

This object was made by Blue River Handprints.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 118 images of this object.

Patterns simulating silks, moires, brocatelles, each in multiple colorways. Also includes Italian marble and metallic papers. Many samples of plain ground colors in the back of book.

Sample Book, Glengary, 1963
paper, acrylic coated, embossed.
Gift of Various Donors.
1980-78-11-1/102

This object was made by Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 102 images of this object.