Wallpaper in Interior DecorationCharts the rich and varied history of wallpaper, from its modest beginnings in the 16th century, through the lavish designs of the 18th century to the computer generated patterns of the late 20th century. This book is an insight into a subject rarely covered in books on interior design. |
Contents
Who Used Wallpaper and Where? | 11 |
Shopping for Wallpaper | 27 |
Paperhanging | 37 |
Copyright | |
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