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f NK3399 .Z83 1900z

Sample Book, Hand Blocked Wall Papers, Chinese Motif, 1900–39
Collection of Smithsonian Institution Libraries.
SIL39088008656399

Sample Book, The Coal Tar Colour of Meister Lucius & Brüning, Ltd. . . ....
sample swatches of dyed and printed cloth mounted on paper.
Collection of Smithsonian Institution Libraries.
SIL39088000061788

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.

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 247 images of this object.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Sample Book
Courtesy of Marisol Centeno.
49.2019.2

Sample Book, mid-19th century

Sample Book, mid-19th century
fabric covered board, paper, wool samples.
Courtesy of Etro.
26.2018.7

Approximately thirty different patterns all available as matched sets of sidewall, border, and ceiling paper. Each pattern is shown in multiple colorways. Predominant colors in this catalogue are red and green, with more limited blue and beige/tan. Patterns include florals, medallions, stripes, and some all-over designs.

Sample Book, 1900
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Stephen Van Dyk.
2017-22-2

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 139 images of this object.

Sample book containing ten mural miniatures and four complementary fill patterns, all printed by the luxograph or blueprint method. Mural designs include Serenade, Air-Fire-Water-earth, East of the Sun, Trees, Sand Garden, Water Music, Arches, A Thousand and One Nights, The Closed Garden, and Byzantine Curtains. The last pages contain designs not by Ilonka that include Scene Chinois I and II, Puppies and Bamboo in Moonlight, Pines of China, and Hyde Park.

Sample Book, Murals from the Hand Drawn Originals of Ilonka Karasz, 1960
blueprint method on paper.
Gift of Matthew L. Edelman.
2016-37-9

This object was made by Design Group Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 23 images of this object.

18 photomural designs of nature and color abstracts.

Sample Book, Decor Photowalls Vol. B, 1976
photomurals.
Gift of Ed Goldman.
2013-7-2-1/18

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

26 photomural designs of nature, in color and black and white.

Sample Book, Decor Photowalls, 1975
photomurals.
Gift of Ed Goldman.
2013-7-1-1/26

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 23 images of this object.

Book of jacquard woven silks, separated by transparent paper sheets, bound in leather. Samples in various colors with floral and geometric designs; many monochrome, some in two colors.

Sample Book, Fabbriche Italiane di Seterie, Como, Serie C Vol. 1 DAL 1322 AL...
silk, paper, leather.
Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund.
2011-32-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 50 images of this object.

Sample book of jacquard woven silk samples, separated by transparent paper sheets, bound in leather. Samples primarily with black grounds and brilliantly colored designs.

Sample Book, Fabbriche Italiane di Seterie, Como, Serie D Vol. III DAL 1854...
label: leather binding, paper pages, jacquard woven silk samples.
Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund.
2011-32-1

This object is part of the Textiles collection.
There are 58 images of this object.

Bound woven wallcoverings containing 53 samples: ten different designs with each shown in multiple colorways. The collection contains the original six designs along with four new designs, including three by Jhane Barnes. The samples include Niji, Hashi, Toya, Billiards, Panama, Chelsea, Firenze, Eton, Eton Square, and Mojave.

Sample Book, Knoll Wall Collection, 1986
woven fabric containing rayon, cotton, silk, polyester, linen, wool, nylon,....
Gift of the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material....
2011-22-6

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

Portfolio containing six designs for woven fabric wallcoverings. Each of the designs contains a large swatch with smaller swatches showing colorways underneath. Portfolio folds out in accordion style. The samples include Firenze, Panama, Mojave, Eton, Eton Square, and Chelsea.

Sample Book, Knoll Wall, 1984
woven fabric containing silk, linen, rayon, polyester, flax, modacrylic,....
Gift of the Bard Graduate Center: Decorative Arts, Design History, Material....
2011-22-5

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

This entire collection is based on the paisley motif. Contains eight different patterns with each shown in multiple colorways. There are screen printed and flocked examples for most patterns.

Sample Book, Paisley Collection, 1966
screen-printed, flock, vinyl, foil, mylar.
Gift of Israel and Ruth Fiedler.
2010-26-1-1/99

This object was made by Manuscreens, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 10 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 twelve designs with contemporary styling. Most designs are nature-inspired, with 2 bold geometric designs. Each design is shown in multiple colorways. Titles include: Grand Souk, Petit Souk, Lady Windermere's Fern, Sea Shells, Tisket a Tasket, Giant Country Tulips, Country Tulips, You're Beautiful When You're Angry, Over the Rainbow, Africana, Chat, Chanin, and Natchez.

Sample Book, Richard Turgeon Designs, Volume 1, 1972
screen-printed on vinyl, foil, mylar.
Gift of Richard Turgeon.
2010-25-1-1/64

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 83 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.

Sample book with a cover which forms a box, including samples of machine embroidery, braids and tapes all using straw.

Sample Book, Pailles Été, 1903
paper, cardboard, silk, straw, and mixed media samples.
Museum purchase from Friends of Textiles Fund.
2004-7-1

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

Contains 3 different designs, "Mur" (Wall), "Marbre 1" (Marble l) and "Marbre ll" (Marble ll). Each design is presented in multiple colorways. Three color photos show each different design in situ. This book also includes 20 samples of plain colors along with multiple illustrations showing variety of ways paper can be installed.

Sample Book, Le Corbusier, 1959
machine printed on machine-made paper.
Museum purchase through gift of Mrs. Jerome Meyers and from Estate of....
2002-21-1-1/54

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 13 images of this object.

Selection of wallpaper samples, bound in embossed black paper cover. Samples include Tekko, ingrain, oatmeal, embossed border, crepe, imitation grasscloth and leather, sanitary papers with borders, and ceiling papers. Each design is shown in multiple colorways.

Sample Book, Alfred Peats Wallpaper, No. 5, 1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Disa and Doug Clarner.
2002-10-4-1/177

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

Selection of wallpaper samples, bound in embossed black paper cover. The entire book contains matching sidewall, frieze and ceiling combination papers. Samples include metallic colors, grape cluster dining room papers, floral stripes for bedrooms, oatmeal papers, landscapes, cut out borders, and tapestry papers.

Sample Book, Alfred Peats Wallpaper, No. 3, 1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Disa and Doug Clarner.
2002-10-3-1/133

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 133 images of this object.

Selection of wallpaper samples, bound in embossed black paper cover. Red glob (wax?) on center of cover. Contains combination sets of matching papers which include sidewall, frieze and ceiling papers. Does contain oatmeal papers, cut out borders and several selections of intaglio printed papers for kitchen and bath. Also grape cluster papers for dining rooms. The cut out borders are die cut as some samples still retain their cut off elements.

Sample Book, Alfred Peats Wallpaper, No. 1, 1915
machine-printed paper, intaglio printed, oatmeal paper.
Gift of Disa and Doug Clarner.
2002-10-2-1/148

This object was made by Becker, Smith & Page, Inc. and Standard Wall-Paper Company and York Card & Paper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 146 images of this object.

Selection of wallpaper samples, bound in embossed black paper cover. Contains combination sets of matched sidewall, frieze/border and ceiling papers. Most are very conservative, showing stylized floral and fruit designs in the Arts and Crafts/Mission style and the art nouveau style. Contains papers for all rooms of the home. Does not contain sanitary, ingrain, independent ceiling, cut out borders or ingrain/oatmeal papers.

Sample Book, Alfred Peats Wallpaper, No. 1, 1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Disa and Doug Clarner.
2002-10-1-1/153

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 153 images of this object.

Pattern book containing fifty-eight samples of fabric made from overspun yarns.

Sample Book (Japan), late 19th–early 20th century
paper, silk.
Museum purchase from The Grodzins Fund for Textile Acquisition.
2000-9-2

This object is part of the Textiles collection.

Book of bound pages in which 57 samples of printed silk have been pasted, intended as a sample book from which customers could order the fabric for kimono.

Sample Book (Japan), late 19th–early 20th century
paper, printed silk.
Museum purchase from The Grodzins Fund for Textile Acquisition.
2000-9-1

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

Sample book of wallcoverings and coordinated fabrics devoted entirely to authentic Mexican designs. The Mexican palette is documented in five design groups: Pre-Columbian, Calla Lilly, Fruit Market, Pottery and Folkloric Splendor.

Sample Book, Casa Hermosa (Beautiful Home), 1995
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Imperial Wallcoverings, Inc..
1999-4-1-1/93

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 97 images of this object.

Sample Book, Karacho, 1990–95

Sample Book, Karacho, 1990–95
25 x 14 x 1 cm (9 13/16 x 5 1/2 x 3/8 in. ).
Gift of Susumu Sakane.
1998-79-162-1/30

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 30 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.

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.

This book contains mural miniatures. The designs include Kensington, Dresden Floral, Fountains, Central Park, San Francisco, Meadow Song, Caravan, Flower Cart, Bay Tree, Willow Bank, Snow Pine, Chinese Modern, Viennese Garden, Sorrento, Centurion, Linden Bower, Bird & Flower, Pheasant, Zodiac Maps and Stags. Each mural is shown is multiple colorways.

Sample Book, Distinctive Scenics, ca. 1959
screen printed.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-193

This object was made by Van Luit & Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 42 images of this object.

Documentary collection of French-inspired designs including paisley, toile, Chinoiserie and crewel designs. Each design shown in mulitple colorways. Matching fabric swatches included. Color photograph shows wallpaper in situ.

Sample Book, Documentaire French Classical Imports, Volume II, 1965–67
machine-printed.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-192-1/70

This object was made by Wall Trends, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 70 images of this object.

Collection of cooordinated fabrics and wallcoverings. Gravure printed on 100% polyester fabric.

Sample Book, Co-ordinated Wallfabrics, ca. 1982
machine printed on polyester fabric.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-191-1/92

This object was made by Storeys.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 95 images of this object.

Samples of traditional patterns along with contemporary designs.

Sample Book, Schumacher's Handprinted Wallpapers, Volume VIII, 1950–59
screen printed.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-190-1/96

This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 61 images of this object.

Contains samples of traditional and contemporary design, some embossed. A selection of independent ceiling papers are also included. All papers are washable and fadeproof. "Tulip Time" recommended for nursery or children's room.

70 pages of samples.

Sample Book, Washable, Fadeproof Wallpaper, 1935
machine-printed paper.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-189

This object was made by Sears, Roebuck and Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 71 images of this object.