The Papered Wall: History, Pattern, TechniqueLesley Hoskins Drawing on extensive new research, this book traces the history of wallpaper from its beginnings around 1500 to the latest products of technology. From hand-painted Chinese panels to those used in contemporary homes, this readable volume contains 350 beautiful illustrations, most in full-color. Includes a useful care guide. Index. |
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Page 127
... artists . Unfortunately , no names were given . Some artists , however , must have received their training as apprentices in paper - staining manufactories . William Doyle , for example , was a paper - stainer in Boston between 1795 and ...
... artists . Unfortunately , no names were given . Some artists , however , must have received their training as apprentices in paper - staining manufactories . William Doyle , for example , was a paper - stainer in Boston between 1795 and ...
Page 173
... artistic papers has responded to the demand . The paper manufacturers have employed the best artists and have given prizes for good designs . They have taken hints from Morris and his followers . . . . There was a time when if one ...
... artistic papers has responded to the demand . The paper manufacturers have employed the best artists and have given prizes for good designs . They have taken hints from Morris and his followers . . . . There was a time when if one ...
Page 220
... artists and freelance designers such as John Minton , Jacqueline Groag and Lucienne Day and was also innovative in providing quieter companion papers to be used in a decorative scheme alongside the more demonstrative pat- terns . John ...
... artists and freelance designers such as John Minton , Jacqueline Groag and Lucienne Day and was also innovative in providing quieter companion papers to be used in a decorative scheme alongside the more demonstrative pat- terns . John ...
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