American, probably Boston, circa 1796-1797
This pattern is licensed to Adelphi Paper Hangings by Historic New England.
Colorway A - two widths shown
B
C
D
Courtesy of the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association
This botanically vibrant vine is superb representation of the type of wallpaper which were being produced in late 18th century New England. While the historical document is in poor condition, a smaller, but more intact sample is housed in the archives of Strawbery Banke, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. It was from this fragment that the true coloring was determined.
The reproduction of Lilac and Catkin Vine was commissioned by the Mount Vernon’s Ladies Association for use in back hall, just off of George Washington’s bedchamber. The original paper served a similar function; it was installed in a back hall of the Harrison Gray Otis House, in Boston. Coincidentally, the same site which Otis Federal Stripe and Stars & Squares are located.
Imperial Measurements: Repeat 10 ½ inches, width 20 ¾ inches, length 11 yards, straight or half-drop match.
Metric Measurements: 26.7 cm, 52.7 cm, 10 m.
InquireAmerican (Boston), circa 1795-1810
Samples are available for all Adelphi Paper Hangings patterns. Standard pattern samples are 12 inches by 23 inches and are available for $15. for each pattern. Small samples, business envelope size, are available on request, at no charge (limited to 10 per customer).
Color choices for our patterns are not limited to those shown.
All Adelphi patterns can be custom colored to better acknowledge the paper's context. Additional lead time is required for all custom work.