Original design by Dorothy Leviny, aged 25, while she was a student at the Bendigo School Of Mines under the tutelage of Arthur T. Woodward. Woodward, who had come to Australia from Britain, was a renowned proponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement in Australia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Dorothy Leviny, along with two of her sisters, entered a number of items in the First Australian Exhibition of Women's Work, Melbourne, 1907, and was awarded second prize for one of her wallpaper designs. Dorothy Leviny was the ninth child born to noted colonial silversmith and jeweller, Ernest Leviny, and his wife, Bertha (nee Hudson).This original wallpaper design by Dorothy Leviny is one of few that remain in existence from the early twentieth century showing the influence of the British Arts and Crafts Movement in Australia.Original wallpaper design made by (Bertha) Dorothy Leviny painted in watercolour. The repetitive floral design consists of pale pink bell-shaped flowers with green stems and leaves. Paper, card, watercolour paint.'D. Leviny /06'.dorothy leviny, watercolour painting, arts and crafts movement, 1906, buda, castlemaine, arthur t woodward, bendigo school of mines, exhibition of womens work 1907, wallpaper design, illustration

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.Late 19th century simulated cornice design. The wallpaper border uses trompe-loiel to simulate a three dimensional architectural feature to create the illusion of depth. The design uses a classically inspired bracketed cornice motif. "P-A6 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, 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.An 1890s 'Sanitary' border design wallpaper, typically used in halls and passageways at the top of a dado. In the late 19th century, 'sanitary' referred to wallpapers printed with oil-base colours or water resistant inks, making them the first mass-produced wall coverings that could be wiped clean with a damp cloth This sample was probably printed using engraved copper rollers, which allowed for intricate shading and tonal variations. 1890s designs frequently featured large, trailing floral motifs or patterns imitating more expensive materials like tiles or wood panelling."P-B11 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, borders, 1890s, sanitary wallpapers

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. The Museum's Decorative Arts & Design collection includes artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).‘Oak Tree’ pattern. Sample of original Morris & Co wallpaper, designed circa 1896 by John Henry Dearle (1859–1932). Oakleaf and acorns in pale blue on cream ground. Sample manufactured ca.1920–ca.1930. Printed border : OAK TREE / MORRIS & COdecorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, john henry dearle, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

non-fictionWomen interior decorators of the 1920s and 30s and their contribution to the Arts and Crafts movement in Britain, The Glasgow School of Art and The Bauhaus School..industrial design, craft, wallpaper, weaving, furniture, design theory, architecture

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 2025.19th century border and matching corner for use as architectural detailing on a ceiling or for wall panel decoration. The pattern includes: whiplash curves, botanical inspiration and geometric accents. The central motif resembles a stylised flowerer lily. The flanking diamond mesh pattern (lattice style) provide a structured contrast to the central figure. The middle of the design, to be used as a dado or on a ceiling, simulates varnished planks of wood. P. B2 (m-c)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, wallpaper borders, wallpaper corners, wallpapered ceilings

Wallpaper fragment from an early workman's cottage in Weller St, Geelong West built in 1854. This property was refurbished following its sale in the early 1990s. Over time many layers of wallpaper had been pasted to the original paper. The wallpaper was damp and hanging off the walls. It was removed to reveal packing case 'slats' on the stud wall. When the skirting board was removed the original wallpaper was revealed. Although not a Warrnambool artefact, the Weller St property was owned by a local resident. It shows the wallpaper design of the period and the manner in which wallpaper was attached in the mid 19th century.Wallpaper fragment with maroon flowers and olive green leaves on a bone-coloured background mounted on hessian backinggeelong west, weller st, workman's cottage, interior decoration, wallpapers

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Christopher Dresser designed wallpaper. Important example of original design. This is an off-cut from the wallpaper used in the hallway of the historic house Raheen in Kew. Paper is a floral pattern, with gold, green, blue, brown and yellow colours. Two rolls.Verso: "3017"decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Christopher Dresser designed dado wallpaper. Important example of original design. This is an off-cut from the wallpaper used in the hallway of the historic house Raheen in Kew. Paper is a floral and symetric pattern, with burgundy, blue, green and gold colours. Three rolls.decorative arts & design, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

Alice Watson completed a course of work at the Ballarat Technical Art School, a division of the Ballarat School of Mines. Her complete folio is held by Federation University Australia. Nine works were undertaken at the Ballarat Technical Art School by Edith Alice (Alice) Watson. Seven pencil sketches on paper. Two black ink drawings on paper .1 has sketches on both sides; .2 pen and ink table and chair design; .3 pencil sketch of a castle; .4 sketches on both sides - pen and ink doorway and on reverse pencil and water colour (partly coloured) wallpaper border design; .5 pencil sketch of a well and a church; .6 two pencil sketches of bridges; .7 three pencil sketches - two of partial rooves and one of a bridge drawn from a photo; .8 three pencil sketches - a window, a doorway and a thatched roof cottage; .9 pencil sketches on both sides - a village scene with gateway, church and cottages on one side and trees on the reverse. .3 lrs "A. Watson Pencil Sketch" .4 ink sketch tr "New Door" .5 lrs "Pencil Sketches A. Watson" .6 lrs "Pencil Sketches A. Watson" .7 rs" Pencil Sketch", under bridge drawing "Pencil Sketch from Photo", lrs "A. WATSON" .8 lrs "Pencil Sketches A. Watson .9 Village scene - lrs" A.Watson Pencil Sketch" ballarat technical art school, ballarat technical art school number 10, ballarat school of mines, alice watson, edith alice watson, artwork, architecture, alumni, pencil sketches, sketches of buildings

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed wallpaper in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed wallpaper in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of a close-up view of old exposed wallpaper in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of a close-up view of old exposed wallpaper in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of a close-up view of the old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of a close-up view of the old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of a close-up view of the old exposed Art Deco ceiling in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

In June 2006, damage (from a leak in the roof?) to the ceiling and walls in the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall exposed what looked like the Art Deco ceiling decoration and wallpaper from the 1938 renovation designed and installed by City Engineer, Fred Cook. The Council Chamber was subsequently renovated in a simple style sympathetic to the Victorian period of the Town Hall's original construction.Digital copy of a colour photograph of the Council Chamber at Port Melbourne Town Hall after damage to the ceiling and walls.fred cook, port melbourne town hall, art deco, built environment - civic

Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design with red and yellow flowers wallpaper, horticultural hall

Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Intricate design, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green and red colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall

Sample of wallpaper from the "North wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design of leaves with a geometric borders, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green and red colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall

Sample of wallpaper from the "North wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Flora design of leaves, possibly for a frieze or cornice. Green, red and purple colours visible. wallpaper, horticultural hall

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. The Museum's Decorative Arts & Design collection includes artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample: ‘Chrysanthemum’ pattern. Original pattern created 1876–1877 by William Morris (1834-1896). Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history

The Villa Alba Museum is cultural institution committed to the collection, study and display of 19th century interior decorative finishes, and the components of 19th and 20th century interior decoration. These include artefacts (wallpapers, textiles, carpet samples), furnishings, printed materials (catalogues, books, periodicals), and pictures (photographs).Wallpaper sample: ‘Larkspur’ pattern, Foliate design with flowers, red on a paler red background. Original design by Morris in 1872; revised by Morris in 1875. Sample is a later Morris-style wallpaper block reproduction from the 1970s. Pattern No. 133400.Stamped on verso: 133400CI / MADE IN ENGLAND. Inscribed in ink on verso: W. MORRIS / LARKSPUR / 133400 / $7.60decorative arts & design, wallpapers -- morris & co, wall coverings – history, wallpapers – history, interior decoration – history