Wallpaper

1900–1910

Fabric backed wallpaper sample probably from "the old paper shop of Mr. Childs" in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Large-scale floral pattern executed in a folk art or faux hand-painted style. Large floral bouquet of carnations, tulips, roses and other flowers tied with a red ribbon. Floral sprigs surround the large bouquet. Roller-printed in black, red, pink, two greens, yellow and two blues on ungrounded, embossed paper. Wooden rod tacked to one end of the roll.