Although this paper was discovered in the stair
hall of the Hancock-Whirt-Caskie House in Richmond, Virginia, the
design is related to a large category of patterns in the Bibliotheque Forney,
which are generally referred to as "Volutes" (meaning spiral). With
their scrolling foliates they reflect the influence of the Renaissance
Revival. A color scheme of cinnamon set against ochre is typical of the
1840s palette.
Repeat 20 inches
Width 20¾ inches
Half drop match
The historic colorway image above shows two widths of the
pattern installed. Alternate colorway images show one
complete width of the pattern.