Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.c.1900 Floral frieze made by Janeway & Carpender, New Brunswick, Phil'a & Chicago, USA showing a French influence which at the time competed in popularity with the Art Nouveau movement. Colour palette is dominated by a soft sky-blue background with vibrant white and yellow roses and cascading floral chains. P.F28 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 20th century interior design, floral frieze

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.c.1900 Wallpaper frieze made by Janeway & Carpender, USA. It has 19th century characteristics, but gold tinsel and graded colour indicate turn of the century printing techniques. This particular design showcases a lush row of yellow and pink roses against a vibrant blue background, typical of the turn-of-the-century aesthetic.P-F21 (j)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 20th century interior design, floral frieze

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Textured floral frieze showing the influence of the Aesthetic Movement in the colour and flattened representation of the flowers. The design features prominent sunflowers and chrysanthemums set against a textured background. 1880s.P. F11 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, borders, 1880s, aesthetic movement

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.A wallpaper frieze from the 1870s that exemplifies the Aesthetic Movement's design principles. The design is possibly based on one by Walter Crane around 1875. It features soft colours and flat, formalised botanical motifs, including butterflies and flowers. Friezes like this were common decorative elements in the later Victorian period. P. F72 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, aesthetic movement, 1870s, wallpaper borders

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Two early 20th century Art Nouveau friezes. The top frieze is 1909 Art Nouveau, made in England by Walker, Carver Ltd. It was an inexpensive design, printed on ungrounded paper. It features a pattern of roses in muted lavender and grey tones set against a vibrant, textured red-pink background. The design is characterized by the whiplash curves and stylised organic forms typical of the Art Nouveau movement. The bottom frieze was made in the USA by Janeway & Carpender, New Brunswick, Phil'a & Chicago. This specific design features stylised pink roses set within green medallions, a classic motif of the Art Nouveau period. P. F16 (a-h)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 20th century interior design, floral frieze, art nouveau

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century architectural frieze wallpaper representing a cornice. The design features a classic cornice with prominent corbels (bracket-like supports) and a decorative frieze section. The sample demonstrates the elaborate ornamental style characteristic of the High Victorian Period which utilised classical motifs like scrolls and floral patterns. This particular example was a remnant wallpaper from the work of a painter and decorator in Kyneton, Victoria. P. A3 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, wallpaper borders, classical friezes

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century high quality wallpaper frieze. Block printed. The design features intricate floral motifs, foliage, and geometric patterns characteristic of Victorian-era decoration.P.F 24 (f)dado borders, heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century border featuring an architectural floral pattern in shades of green and cream, similar to designs produced by historic Victorian manufacturers like Jeffrey & Co. P.B21 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes

Part of a collection of historic wallpapers collected by Phyllis Murphy, most of whose wallpapers were donated to the collection of Historic Houses Sydney. This wallpaper sample, annotated and encased in mylar was used by Phyllis for educational purposes, and donated by her son to Villa Alba Museum's collection in 2025.Mid 19th century architectural frieze imitating plaster cornice. The monochrome design features recurring acanthus leaf scrolls and floral elements. P.A 13 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, architectural friezes