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Art nouveau-style design, with stylized tulip and foliage forming a repeating motif. Floral motifs are separated by scrolling foliate framework. Printed in brown, deep red, and green on tan ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper, liquid mica.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-789

This object was made by W. Campbell & Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.

Sidewall (Italy)

Sidewall (Italy)
block-printed paper.
1939-47-1-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 1, 1994.

Sidewall (USA), 1964
screen printed on self-adhesive plastic.
Gift of The Museum at The Fashion Institute of Technology.
1998-75-173

This object was made by Con-Tact Brand.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on May 18, 2007.

Sidewall (France)

Sidewall (France)
block printed on handmade paper.
1972-42-200-1/30

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Vining floral design. Floral and foliate motifs, in pastel colors, with mica tendrils. Printed on background of all-over foliate patterning, on ungrounded paper. Printed in selvedge: "Light Resisting / B 198 3".

Sidewall (USA), 1928–1934
machine printed on ungrounded paper.
Gift of Aimée and Rosamond Lamb.
1973-2-13

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Sidewall, Le 14 Juillet

Sidewall, Le 14 Juillet
screen printed on paper.
1967-19-1-a,b

This object was made by Louis W. Bowen, Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

All-over pattern of blue scrolling leaves. Printed in three shades of blue and mica on a white ground.

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1910
machine-printed paper.
1984-109-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

On metallic gold ground, yellow and tan ferns alternate with lush orange flowers and tan foliage.

Sidewall, 1870–90
machine-printed paper.
1973-42-25-a

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 8, 2017.

Brown and green foliage design on a chartreuse ground. This is a reproduction from the John Jay House.

Sidewall (U.S.A.)
screen printed on paper.
1964-46-5

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on December 1, 2017.

Foliate motif set within a medallion stripe. Design forms a very loose fish scale pattern. Printed in shades of red, green, and white on mauve ground.

Sidewall (United States), 1905–1915
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Victorian Collectibles.
1979-91-591

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 1, 2017.

Unprinted blue oatmeal paper. Pierced holes at regular intervals along length. Fading along edge.

Sidewall (USA), 1910–14
oatmeal paper.
Gift of Samuel J. Dornsife.
1973-69-5

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 1, 2017.

A full width, giving slightly more than two repeats. Vignetted scene in circular framework of twisted foliage, showing woman on horse talking with standing man; house, trees and rider in background. Printed on blue ground.
Distemper colors on blue ground

Sidewall, Meredith, 1938
machine printed with distemper colors.
Gift of Thomas A. Newman.
1940-6-4

This object was made by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on December 1, 2017.

Vertical rectangle, a full width, giving nearly two repeats. Heavy gray lozenge-shaped framework, with alternating large and small bouquets at points of intersection. Secondary framework of narrow gray line, with oblong Maltese crosses at points of intersection. Printed in white, yellow, greens, violets, black and grey on grey ground.

Sidewall, Pilgrim, ca. 1920
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Grace Lincoln Temple.
1938-62-60

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Square acanthus medallion enclosed within scrolling framework. Design printed in yellow over mica ground.

Sidewall (possibly USA), 1875–1900
machine-printed paper.
Gift of Thomas Strahan Company.
1976-48-44

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Two alternating landscape medallions enframed in symetric acanthus medallions. Trellis or fretwork and floral sprigs fill in the background. Printed in blue and white on a striped white ground. Printed in selvedge: "Birge 4428".

NOTE: 1 duplicate in W131 (61:1:1)

Sidewall (USA), 1890–1920
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Aimée and Rosamond Lamb.
1973-2-11

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Floral motifs, such as roses and carnations, widely spaced. A few butterflies. A very large repeat but figures comparatively small, printed in multi-color on pale blue ground.

Sidewall, Dresden, 1947
screen printed.
Gift of Robinson and Barber.
1947-80-9

This object was made by Robinson & Barber.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Design is a drop repeat of a large bouquet of roses enclosed in a medallion with a border simulating molding. At the top and sides of motif are Rococo scrolls. Portions of background between scrolls are emphasized with fine horizontal broken lines. A reproduction of old French wallpaper. Printed inmargin: "Strahan - Made in U.S.A." Printed in grisaille and green on off- white field.

Sidewall, The Eglistone, 1930–40
machine-printed.
Gift of George Caldwell of Strahan Company.
1945-41-14

This object was made by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Arabesque design with at top a bouquet of roses and other flowers. Below this is a medallion in brown tones showing cupids at play, atop which are quiver and arrows in a torch, crossed. At bottom, an incense burner or "cassolette". Panel assembled from three fragments: 1951-16-3-a,c, and -d. Originally included another fragment, -b. which was deaccessioned.

Sidewall, La Cassolette, ca. 1780
block printed on handmade paper.
Gift of Nancy McClelland.
1951-16-3-a,c,d

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 7 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Representing ornamental plaster form of decoration in English Gothic used in the first half of the 19th century. Composed of criss-crossing wide bands ornamented with leaves, flowers, nuts and fruits. Bands are edged with simulated moldings. A reproduction of an old wallpaper from the walls of the front entry of John Sible's house, Hancock Street, Salem, Massachusetts. It was put on walls in 1858. Printed on reverse side: "No. 295 CB". Printed in grisaille on pale gold field. Not original colors.

Sidewall, English Gothic, ca. 1915
machine printed on paper.
Gift of the Birge Company, Inc..
1945-12-27

This object was made by M.H. Birge & Sons Co..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

Irregular vertical rectangle with significant losses. The Anglo-Japanesque design has an asymmetrical arrangement of seemingly unrelated motifs including columns, potted plants and geometric shapes. Very abraded surface. Printed in dull browns, reds and blues on neutral ground.

Sidewall (possibly USA), 1870–90
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Esther Whited.
1949-115-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on November 16, 2017.

A fantasy on a group photograph at a wedding reception. Line drawing in black. The bride and groom stand at center surrounded by relatives and friends, including a clergyman and various uniformed gentleman. Printed in black and white on gray ground.

Sidewall, Wedding, 1950
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1950-126-2

This object was made by Piazza Prints Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on October 25, 2017.

Repeating design of a pair of red cherries, connected by a stem. Printed in shades of red on a green Mylar-foil ground. The red pigments contain microencapsulated oils scented with a cherry fragrance. This is the scratch and sniff version, can also be purchased without the scent.

Sidewall, Cherry Forever, 2007
screenprinted, microencapsulated scented oils.
Gift of Flavor Paper and Michael Angelo.
2007-36-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on October 25, 2017.

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.

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.

In Greek revival style. The fable of the fox and crow depicted in central framed medallion with black background: surmounted by fruit, flowers, grape vines, Greek palmettes, birds, scroll-work. Printed in 9 colors: orange, brown, blue, black and lavender on white satin ground.

Sidewall, Aesop's Fable: The Fox and the Crow, 1840
block printed on continous paper, polished ground.
Gift of Harvey Smith.
1968-111-10

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on October 5, 2017.

Sidewall, Ducks and Grasses

Sidewall, Ducks and Grasses
screen printed on paper.
1951-2-1-a/c

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 6 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on September 28, 2017.

Large-scale design of straight repeat. Diagonally set serpentine banderoles with foliate and floral forms.

components 'b' and 'c' each consist of 2 sheets

Sidewall, Bruges, 1972
block-printed on paper.
Gift of Clifford Murvine, Reed Wallpaper Company.
1977-28-7-a/i

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 12 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 7, 2017.

Children's interactive wallpaper containing seventeen different picture frames of varying size. The frames are freely drawn in black line on a white ground. The empty frames are designed to be drawn in.

Sidewall, Frames, 2004
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Graham & Brown Inc..
2005-31-1

This object was made by Graham & Brown Inc..
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

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.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

Panel #1 is a very dense conglomeration of people creating an all-over textural pattern. People are shown in a variety of poses and performing a range of activities. Printed in black on white ground.

Sidewall, All of Us, 2008
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Geoff McFetridge.
2017-25-5

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

Children's paper of numbers from 1-10 illustrated by sailboats, ducks, bunnies, snails, hands, human figures in pyramids, and small flowers. Printed in blue, pink, tan, and brown on a white ground.

Sidewall, One, Two, Three, 1958
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Suzanne Lipschutz.
1991-89-87

This object was made by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

Repeating motif of an ear of wheat or other grain. Each ear is cut flush across the top with scrolling foliage on either side of the stem. The grain motifs are in relief against a textured, swirled background. Printed in green and brown then hand-rubbed to simulate leather.

Sidewall, 1905–1910
block printed, glazed, embossed paper.
Gift of Jed Johnson Associates.
2016-46-1

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

An amorphous creature reminiscent of Big Foot is seen trekking through snow-covered fields and forests with a hunter in pursuit. At times the creature appears to become part of the landscape. Printed in red on white ground.

Sidewall, Shadows of the Paranormal, 2001
screen printed on paper.
Gift of Geoff McFetridge.
2017-25-3

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

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.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

On gray ground imitating moire or watered silk, two columns - one, of small sprays of pink and blue flowers with trailing green vines and, the other, of larger bouquets of blue, pink, and yellow flowers with trailing vines - alternate.

H#262

Sidewall (France), 1840–60
block-printed paper.
Gift of Josephine Howell.
1972-42-205-a/e

This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.

Children's wallpaper featuring characters from the "Popeye" cartoon: Popeye, Pappy, Olive Oyl, Bluto, Sweet Pea and Wimpy. Copyright by King Features Syndicate is noted on the selvedge. Printed in eight colors on an off-white ground.

Sidewall, Popeye, 1938–40
machine printed on paper.
Gift of Scott Cazet.
1999-38-1

This object was made by The Joliet Wallpaper Mills.
This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on July 3, 2017.