block-printed paper | Media | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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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 (England or United States), 1870–1885
block-printed paper.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
a-w-795

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Cut-out Art Deco border in shape of complexly tied light red bow strung along a straight horizontal knotted ribbon; naturalistic shading and highlighting in darker shades of red and white, printed on medium blue moire ground.

Border (France), 1928–29
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-99

This object was made by J. Grantil Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Base of column or pilaster with green anthemia at bottom, stylized floral motifs suspend out from this. Below this, a white silhouette of foliate motifs on mauve, with dentilled or green-striped rectangles below.

Border, ca. 1810
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-352

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

All-over pattern of petitte white floral sprigs, with terra cotta accents, on deep brown ground. Much evidence of cutting and pasting; possibly seaming at lower edge.

Sidewall, 1800–1850
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-351

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

Central band of pink knotted ribbon on a striped green moire background. Printed on a herringbone-embossed paper. Background is overprinted with a mica wash which creates a sheen.

Border, 1875–1920
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-348

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Wide central band of vining floral and foliate motifs printed to simulate embroidery, centered between architectural moldings above and below. Printed on vertically striped background.

Border (France), 1928–29
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-339

This object was made by J. Grantil Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral design with small-scale flowers on stems separated by a dense patterning of stem motifs, creating the effect of wildflowers in a field. Printed on a yellow-gray ground.

Sidewall (France), 1920–30
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-317

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

Design of bird perched on a branch with pendant flowers, alternates with a larger bird suspended on a branch with flowers. Printed in yellow and white on gray or taupe ground.

Sidewall (France), 1920–30
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-316

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

Wide central band of four different stylized flowers on vine, all printed in shades of green. Narrow pinstriped bands along top and bottom edge. Printed on a green ground.

Border (USA), 1880–90
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-315

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

Beaded medallion containing a floral sprig suspended from floral swag with bow knot, alternating with slightly smaller similar medallion suspended from egg and dart molding with bow knot. Motif of quiver and arrows with bow on swag between medallions. Printed on horizontally-striped ground.

Border, 1890–1900
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-314

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

A vining floral pattern is intertwined with a vining foliate pattern in a cable molding effect. Printed in shades of tan on an olive green ground. Band of fancy gimp along top and bottom edges.

Border (USA), 1880–90
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-313

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

Scalloped Art Deco valance with design of voluminous deep blue fabric tied in swags with bow knots; naturalistic black shading and metallic gold highlighting; beige ground; short, thick black wavy lines along top edge.

Border (France), 1928–29
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-109

This object was made by J. Grantil Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Scalloped Art Deco valance with design of voluminous red fabric tied in swags with bow knots; naturalistic black shading and metallic gold highlighting; beige ground; short, thick black wavy lines along top edge.

Border (France), 1928–29
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
2010-31-107

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

Panoramic paper depicting the coast of Villefranche in southeast France. The paper contains scenes of the harbor with ships, architectural ruins, figures, cows, goats and sheep. Printed in 8 warm shades of tan. A full set of 14 panels. "La Cote" requires 157 wood blocks to print in this colorway.

Scenic Paper, Les Côtes de Villefranche, 1930
block-printed paper.
Gift of Priscilla E. Muller.
2005-25-1-a/n

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 18 images of this object.

Panel No. 3 depicting palm foliage and trees, part of a mountain and sky. Panel contains full manufacturer label at bottom.

Scenic, El Dorado, 1849–1947
block-printed paper.
Gift of Agnes Bourne.
2000-44-22

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Panel No. 21 depicting palm foliage, land, a river, Egyptian pyramids and sky on blue ground. Contains full intact manufacturer's label at bottom of panel.

Scenic, El Dorado, 1849–1947
block-printed paper.
Gift of Agnes Bourne.
2000-44-13

This object was made by Zuber & Cie.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Rococo-revival style floral stripe design. Assymetrical scrollwork and floral bouquets. Printed in gray, white, blue and pink on gray ground.

Sidewall, ca. 1850
block-printed paper.
Museum purchase from Sarah Cooper-Hewitt Fund.
2000-31-15

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Lozenge or diamond diaper framework with stylized anthemion in center. Printed in purple, light teal, shiny dark green varnish on dark teal ground.

Sidewall, ca. 1870
block-printed paper.
Museum purchase from Sarah Cooper-Hewitt Fund.
2000-31-10

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Resembles cut black ribbon tacked on a lavender band, narrow rope twist or cable molding outlines the lavender., gold framework on the outside. Printed in lavender, gold, ocher, and black.

Border Corners (France), ca. 1850
block-printed paper.
Gift of Michael Bennett Levinson.
2000-25-8

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Metallic gold crosses printed at regular intervals, forming diagonal stripes of pattern. Printed on a white ground.

Sidewall, ca. 1860
block-printed paper.
Gift of Michael Bennett Levinson.
2000-25-6

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Trellis design in a herringbone pattern. Printed in shades of green on a white ground. This roll has been cut and is only a partial width.

Sidewall, Treillage, 1931–32
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-80

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Drapery swag in imitation of silk satin. Printed in grisaille with pale yellow highlights on a gray ground.

Sidewall (France), 1920–50
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-73

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

A scene containing an altar, Grecian chair and staff alternates with a boars' head vessel. Sprigs of oak leaves and acorns are interspersed. To the left runs a blue stripe with floral bosses. Printed in blue, ocher, brown and white on blue ground.

Sidewall, Grecque, 1950–1952
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-71

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

A panel of white drapery with lace trim along either edge. A red column runs the length between panels

Sidewall, Voile Brode, ca. 1963
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-41

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

Vining floral design. Exotic flowers and birds. Printed in polychrome on taupe ground.

Sidewall (France), ca. 1931
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-4

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Pairs of bamboo rods, in groups of three, printed two across the width, slightly staggered. Printed in shades of green and gray on light green ground.

Border
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-36

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Trellis or treillage design. Printed in grisaille on a white ground.

Sidewall, Treillage, 1931–1932
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-24

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Three pieces, with scenes, inscribed "Savoyards." a: Recto, small central cartouche, containing two figures in a street scene. Printed in grisaille and dark blue, on a gray, patterned ground. Mounted on burlap. Verso, figural landscape with fox and duck hunting scenes, printed in monochrome brown with attached border; b: Recto, large central cartouche, containing musical scene with two women and two children. "Savoyards" inscribed below scene. Printed in grisaille and dark blue, on a gray, patterned ground. Mounted on burlap. Verso, figural landscape with fox and duck hunting scenes, printed in monochrome brown with attached border; c: Recto, large central cartouche, containing peasants toasting with dog. "Plus heureux qu'un roi (More happy than a king)" inscribed below scene. Printed in gresaille and dark blue, on a gray, patterned ground. Mounted on burlap. Verso, figural landscape with fox and duck hunting scenes, printed in monochrome brown with attached border.

Sidewall, Savoyards, ca. 1840
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-197-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 10 images of this object.

Diaper pattern composed of ribbon and bosses with inset, stylized pink leaf and shadow. Optical effect created by alternating light and dark bands of printed ornament. Printed in black, olive and dark green, on a dark green ground.

Sidewall (France), 1840s
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-195

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

Pair of doves, from which is suspended a basket containing flowers, below this is a branch of lilies (?). These elements are connected by floral garlands. Printed in colors on a yellow ground.

Sidewall, Perdrix et Lys, ca. 1924
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-18

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

Band of blue leaves with black stripes, white highlights above a narrower band of chevrons.

Border (possibly USA), ca. 1800
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-169

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Diaper pattern with the repeating central motif of a fountain on a pedestal surrounded by an abundance of flowers. The diaper is formed of ribbon with bows. Printed in gray and green on a white ground. Original document for "The Fountain".

Sidewall, ca. 1850
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-147

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

Design printed in two wide columns with narrow floral bands in between. Left column contains guilloche pattern composed of red, white, and blue stars and stripes banners and foliate sprigs; right column contains view of canon, shield, bayonette, and four American flags, alternating with an eagle. Reproduction of Governor Lathrop's House.

Sidewall, Lathrop, 1938
block-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-143

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Half trompe l'oeil ceiling rosette from decor "Renaissance". Printed in grisaille, mauve and gold.

Ceiling Medallion (France), ca. 1850
block-printed paper.
Gift of Carolle Thibaut-Pomerantz.
1998-62-11

This object was made by Zuber & Cie.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Wallpaper roll. Round ceiling medallion; vining floral and foliage over circular center with arrows. Printed on ocher ground.

Ceiling Medallion (USA), 1875–1906
block-printed paper.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-165-47

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