Kitsch to Corbusier: Wallpapers from the 1950s
This exhibition was on display from April 11, 1995 to August 20, 1995.
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- Sidewall (England)
- screen-printed and embossed paper.
- Gift of A. Sanderson and Sons.
- 1954-51-8
- This object was made by Arthur Sanderson & Sons, Ltd..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Sidewall (Japan)
- rice paper, butterflies, leaves.
- Gift of S. Stanley Sogg.
- 1955-88-4
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Parlband
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Funck and Carlsson Tapetaffär.
- 1956-5-2
- This object was made by A.B. Durotapet.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Slan
- machine-printed paper.
- Gift of Funck and Carlsson Tapetaffär.
- 1956-5-4
- This object was made by Norrkopings Tapetfabrik.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Queen Anne's Lace
- machine-printed paper.
- Gift of Funck and Carlsson Tapetaffär.
- 1956-5-5
- This object was made by Goteborgs Tapetfabrik.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Maskros
- machine-printed on paper.
- Gift of Funck and Carlsson Tapetaffär.
- 1956-5-6
- This object was made by Goteborgs Tapetfabrik.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall (Denmark)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-1
- This object was made by Danske Tapetfabbriker A/S.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Garn
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-2
- This object was made by Danske Tapetfabbriker A/S.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall (Denmark)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-10
- This object was made by Kolbes Tapetfabrik.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall (Denmark)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-11
- This object was made by Scandia.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Peddigror
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-16
- This object was made by Dahls Tapetkunst.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Anemone
- machine-printed.
- Gift of C. Krügers Tapetfabrik.
- 1956-9-17
- This object was made by Dahls Tapetkunst.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall - Sample, Summer Stock
- machine-printed paper.
- Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- 1956-108-3
- This object was made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sidewall - Sample, Cockle Shells
- machine-printed paper.
- Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- 1956-108-4-a
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall - Sample, Kollection 18
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Dr. Max Sporri.
- 1957-14-7
- This object was made by Tapeten-Sporri A.G..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Sample Book, Williamsburg: Wallpaper Reproductions and Commemorative Paper...
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- 1957-75-1-1/51
- This object was made by Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 23 images of this object.
- Sidewall (Germany)
- machine-printed on paper.
- Gift of Marburger Tapetenfabrik.
- 1957-116-9
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
![Sidewall - Sample, Bild Tapeten [Picture Wallpapers]](https://images.collection.cooperhewitt.org/244174_632872e80cde7a38_n.jpg "Sidewall - Sample, Bild Tapeten [Picture Wallpapers]")
- Sidewall - Sample, Bild Tapeten [Picture Wallpapers]
- machine-printed paper.
- Gift of Marburger Tapetenfabrik.
- 1958-96-2-a/n
- This object was made by Marburger Tapetenfabrik.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 15 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Bon Voyage
- screen printed.
- Gift of Jessup, Inc..
- 1958-115-3
- This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Salud
- screen-printed.
- Gift of Jessup, Inc..
- 1958-115-9
- This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, When in Rome
- screen printed on silk.
- Gift of Denst and Soderlund, Inc..
- 1959-130-1
- This object was made by Denst and Soderland.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Mural Miniature, Invitation to the Dance
- screen-printed paper.
- Gift of Karl Mann Associates.
- 1959-132-3
- This object was made by Denst and Soderland.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Mural Miniature, Grass Candelabra
- screen printed.
- Gift of Karl Mann Associates.
- 1959-132-4
- This object was made by Denst and Soderland.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Page From A Sample Book, Mezzotone Papers
- mezzotone print on paper.
- Gift of Katzenbach and Warren, Inc..
- 1959-134-1-1
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 8 images of this object.
- Sidewall (Sweden)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of the Rensselaer County Historical Society.
- 1961-101-1-a/e
- This object was made by Thomas Strahan & Co., Manufactory and Bauhaus.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 6 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Riviera Cafe
- screen-printed on paper.
- Gift of Mildred C. McNutt.
- 1965-14-2-a,b
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Television
- screen printed on paper.
- Gift of Mildred C. McNutt.
- 1965-14-14
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Sample Book, Laverne Marbalia
- hand painted paper.
- Gift of Laverne International.
- 1969-55-1-1/102
- This object was made by Laverne International, Ltd..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 110 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Maja
- machine printed on embossed paper.
- Bequest of Jean de Botton.
- 1978-180-3-a/c
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 2 images of this object.
- Sample Book, Encore Selection
- screen-printed paper.
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. William Miller.
- 1980-71-1-1/116
- This object was made by F. Schumacher & Co..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 65 images of this object.
- Sample Book, Backgrounds for Better Living
- photomurals.
- Gift of Various Donors.
- 1980-78-1-1/7
- This object was made by Foto Murals of California.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 8 images of this object.
- Sample Book, "Squares" by Wall-dec
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Various Donors.
- 1980-78-2-1/44
- This object was made by Wall-dec Company.
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 22 images of this object.
- Sidewall, Opera
- screen printed on paper.
- Gift of Mrs. Howard Adams.
- 1981-33-1
- This object was made by Greeff Fabrics Inc..
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- There are 3 images of this object.
- Border (USA)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Scalamandre.
- 1990-84-2
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
- Border (USA)
- machine-printed.
- Gift of Scalamandre.
- 1990-84-15
- This object is part of the Wallcoverings collection.
