French, circa 1780s
This pattern is licensed to Adelphi Paper Hangings by Historic New England
Colorway A - two widths shown
B
C
D
Unlike other French wallpapers of this period, ones which receive accolades for the many colors printed with steady handed precision, this pattern – found in New Hampshire – was destined for a different market. The paints were thin. The printing registration was somewhat casual. Even the paper stock had been repurposed – the wallpaper was printed on the unbound pages of a book. Nevertheless, these production qualities, coupled with the playful pattern elements result in an entertaining diversion for a secondary room. A room such as a bedchamber in the Portsmouth home of Tobias Lear where fragments of this were discovered.
Imperial Measurements: Repeat 21 inches, width 19 inches, length 11 yards, straight match.
Metric Measurements: 53.3 cm, 48.3 cm, 10 m.
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