1979 | Acquired | Objects | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

On light gray ground, clusters of green vines and white and pink flowers in arch form with staggered yellow butterflies.

Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-907

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

On gray-white gradient ground, alternating anthemion motifs printed in rown, white, dark green, and dark burgundy. Rinceaux, flowers, scrolls, and heart shapes.

Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-906

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

On green-blue ground, vertical stripes in white with staggered bows.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed, mica on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-905

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

On textured gray ground, thin vertical bands containing double scrolls with staggered medallions composed of central motif in white with pearl border surrounded by acanthus leaf, pearl garlands and half arcs.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-904

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

Faux bois or wood grain printed paper. The design alternates between equal width light and dark panels, containing four each across the width. Beige and brown vertical textured bands.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-903

This object was made by Liberty Paper & Bag Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On beige textured ground, allover scrolls in shades of brown.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-902

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

Art nouveau design with bouquets containing three stylized tulips or poppies with whiplash curve foliage. A secondary pattern of stylized tan flowers forms a circular shape around each of the bouquets. Printed in red, green, and tan on a strie background.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-901

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Asymmetrical scrolling foliage. Background shades from tan at top to dark brown at bottom.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-900

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A rose flanked by leaves inside a shield created by rinceuax. In between shields is a shorter rose just like the ones inside of the shields. An elongated, undulating pattern with vague flowers along top border. Bottom border of bead and spool motif. Printed in olive green, brown, white and beige on tan field.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-90

This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Flitter frieze with design of leafy swags with large roses and rosebuds. The top and bottom edges have a narrow stripe as the border. Printed in pinks, greens, tan and gold mica flakes on a background that shades from deep pink to a lighter shade of pink.

Frieze, The Washington, 1905–1915
machine printed on machine-made paper, mica flakes.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-9

This object was made by Robert Graves Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Scrolling acanthus leaves, the larger of which contain beading. Printed in monochrome off-white and tan on darker tan background.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1915
machine-printed, liquid mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-899

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On light gray textured ground, central floral wreath containing white cluster of roses, long garlands connecting to other motifs. Printed in green, white, gold, and gray.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-898

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

On light gray ground, allover honeycomb pattern made up of white beads; vertical bands composed of stripes with staggered medallions composed of peach colored flowers with leaves framed by geometric border in white and gold garland.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed, mica, liquid on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-897

This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On a vertically striped ground in tan and brown, pattern of red roses and stems inside shape of hand mirror, scroll-like decoration.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-896

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On light gray ground, vertical stripes with floral motifs in blue framed by circular border.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-895

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Landscape medallions printed on textured background with fleur-de-lis.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–15
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-894

This object was made by Wallace Wall-Paper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On gray-taupe ground, treillage composed of scrolls; medallions at interstices composed of scroll frames in green, light yellow, and burgundy, containing abstract pedestal with flowers.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-893

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

On gray ground, with horizontal stripes. White vases holding white bouquet, garlands connecting to other vases.

Frieze (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-892

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

On gray ground, with vertical dark squares in stripes. White vases holding white bouquet, garlands connecting other vases.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-891

This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Allover dark brown heart motifs on brown ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-890

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Frieze (USA)
machine-printed.
1979-91-89-a,b

This object was made by Hobbs, Benton & Heath.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Brown with light yellow texture.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-889

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

On textured brown ground, white and brown gradient floral motifs on vertical bands; staggered single flowers.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-888

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

All-over pattern of scrolling foliate forms. Printed on stippled background.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-887

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Floral stripe design. Repeating motif of bouquet with four roses at top of "v" formation of rose foliage. The rose stems form the outside edges of the stripe. A pair of leaves appears on either side of the stripe mid way between to bouquets. Printed in metallic gold and green pigments and brown on tan background.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-886

This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Floral medallion design. Alternating red roses and red tulips on diamond diaper or trellis background pattern. The ground is a very fine plaid pattern.

Sidewall (USA), 1875–1925
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-885

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

Stylized floral stripe design. Very simple flower motif on ribbon stripe. Printed on background having wood grain effect.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-884

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Repeating design of a single floral motif, surrounded by foliate scrolls. Motifs are connected by vining foliate sprigs. Printed in green, yellow and off-white on terra cotta/brown ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed, mica, liquid.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-883

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

On light brown textured ground, tall vase-like motifs in white with clusters of flowers.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-882

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

On textured gray ground, staggered square motifs in turquoise containing three-leaf clover, with three pendants in a vertical row topped with four gold and brown roses.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-881

This object was made by Maxwell & Co., S.A..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Repeating motif of a very stylized flower, perhaps a tulip. A large red flower is almost enclosed within two scissor-like leaves. Printed on background simulating textile.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-880

This object was made by York Card & Paper Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

A repetitive design of wild roses bunched together with twisting vines. Top and bottom have same stripe border. Printed in greens, tan, yellow and deep pink on a cream-colored field.

Frieze (USA), 1905–1915
machine-paper on paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-88

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

Foliate medallion design. Medallion surrounded by layers of scrolling foliage. Printed in metallic gold, burgundy on tan ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-879

This object was made by Standard Wall-Paper Company.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Leaf and bead twist narrow borders. Printed eight across.

Border (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-878

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

Floral stripe design. Large-scale red poppies on green foliate stripe. This alternates with a narrower, less prominent stripe. The whole design is printed to resemble a textile.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-877

This object was made by Carey Bros. W.P. Mfg. Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.