Sidewall | Types | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

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Sidewall, Bloom, 2015
digital print on paper.
Gift of twenty2 wallpaper.
s-e-2704

Design is deep gray at the top then shading to terra cotta at the bottom with a blend of the two colors where they meet. This design has no vertical repeat.

Sidewall, Aurora Ray, 2014
digital print on linen-textured vinyl.
Gift of Calico Wallpaper.
s-e-2316

There are 2 images and 1 video of this object.

Silver hologram foil in diamond trellis pattern.

Sidewall, Rombico, 2010
holographic foil on non-woven ground, laser engraved.
Courtesy of Osborne & Little.
s-e-2047

This object was made by Osborne & Little.
There are 3 images of this object.

Photographically captured panel of drywall, marked with graphite and prepped with joint compound. This is one panel from a series of ten, each slightly different.

Sidewall, Drywall #1, 2013
inkjet print on nylon reinforced paper.
Gift of Urs Fischer.
s-e-1873

There are 5 images of this object.

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.

Imitation leather. 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.

Sidewall (Japan), 1875–85
gilded paper, embossed.
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), 1910–1920
machine-printed paper.
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.

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 (England or United States), 1870–1885
block-printed paper.
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.

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.

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.

Diagonal black stripes seemingly placed at random running the full width of the paper. Printed on a light gray ground. Resin coating on the surface.

Sidewall, Vibrato, 2017
hand-applied plaster and charcoal on paper, waterborne resin.
Gift of Assemblage.
2017-56-1

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

Dense overall pattern of brightly colored flowers with a grid of smashed cigarette butts printed on top.

Sidewall, Beautiful Inside My Head Forever, 2008
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Vivian Haime Barg.
2017-36-1

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

Panel #4 contains a sparse arrangement of figures performing a variety of poses and activities. Much of the white ground is visible around the people. Printed in black on white ground.

Sidewall, All of Us, 2008
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Geoff McFetridge.
2017-25-8

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

Panel #3 is a transition panel having a greater density of bodies on the left side becoming more gradually sparse towards the right side. Printed in black on white ground.

Sidewall, All of Us, 2008
screen-printed paper.
Gift of Geoff McFetridge.
2017-25-7

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

Panel #2. A dense conglomeration of people, though less so than the first "All of Us" panel, creating an all-over textural pattern. This panel shows people involved in a greater range of activities, including seated and reclinging, as space allows. Printed in black on white ground.

Sidewall, All of Us, 2008
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Geoff McFetridge.
2017-25-6

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