Pattern: Neoclassical
Trophies
This pattern is replete with juxtapositions. Not only do groupings of the tools of war – a shield, sword, flag and a quiver with arrows alternate with gatherings of flowers and foliage but the two muscular scaled and barbed stripes have to contend with a delicate shifting line of bell shapes. It is this last motif which frames … Continued
Neoclassical Squares
With two distinct versions of this pattern available in early 19th century America, and two additional reproductions offered by mid-20th century manufacturers, this pattern must certainly have been hung in a great many homes over the last 200 years. The original document used to prepare our version is from the archives at Colonial Williamsburg. Another … Continued
Hamilton Urns Stenciled
Hamilton Urns is one of the earliest examples of American neo-classical wallpaper design. It is quite likely to be the pattern referred to as “Oval and Slack” in the estate inventory of John Welsh, Jr., a Boston paperstainer. The pattern is documented in two very different colorways. The simpler of the two is white printed … Continued
Hamilton Urns
Hamilton Urns is one of the earliest examples of American neo-classical wallpaper design. It is quite likely to be the pattern referred to as “Oval and Slack” in the estate inventory of John Welsh, Jr., a Boston paperstainer. The pattern is documented in two very different colorways. The simpler of the two is white printed … Continued
Diana
Examples of this pattern have been discovered in Acton and Plymouth, Massachusetts, Suffield, Connecticut as well the House of the Seven Gables in Salem – the sample Adelphi referenced for the reproduction. Comparing several of these documents illustrates the varying skills of early American printers. The original Seven Gables fragments are rather more “casual” in … Continued