1890s wallpaper

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My project today was made for the Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge. The site was Johnny-Tapete Vintage Wallpaper. I was inspired by the Alberta Baroque pattern shown below. The pattern of the wallpaper reminded me of the Victorian Damask Panel by Rubbernecker....

Wallpaper patterned with a trelis design enclosing naturalistic floral motifs. Machine printed in shades of pink and green on unground paper. Retrieved from the parlour in a modest c.1850s weatherboard cottage located near the southern boundary of Oatlands, Tasmania. Hung in places on sheets of 'The Illustrated London Times', dated Dec 26, and June 20 1857.

From my personal collection -a Fabulous, Rare Victorian Embossed Fancy Die-Cut Cat Calendar called 'Days of Fun'. The calendar is complete and has 3 sections tied with its original ribbon. Great Graph...from

Portion of 'Artichoke' wallpaper, an all-over pattern of artichoke plants and acanthus leaves, in shades of (?)yellow; Designed by Walter Crane; Colour woodblock print on paper; Produced by Jeffrey & Co.; England; 1895.

Familiarity with the history of wallpaper patterns, design, production methods, popularity, and usage is interesting and will help you decide which wallpaper is the most appropriate for your home.