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

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 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.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

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non-fictionConservation Resources Centre Series. Exhibition catalogue published 1995 by Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales. 36 pages : colour illustrations ; 30 x 15 cm.wallpapers - history, interior decoration - history, wall coverings - history, elizabeth bay house -- exhibitions

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 simulated cornice design with handwork and block printing.The wallpaper frieze imitates classic decorative mouldings including leaf-and-tongue and cable modings at the top, lotus rosettes and scrollwork in the central band, and a stylised draped fabric or 'waterleaf and tongue' pattern along the bottom edge.P_A4(fr)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.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.c.1860s hand-finished imitation marble wallpaper. Background was either machine printed or floated onto the paper. The floating process involved floating oil-based paints on a liquid surface and then lifting the pattern onto the paper. This created the unique, somewhat random swirls.P.If(n)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century interior design, marbled wallpaper, imitation marble

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

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 2025.1908 Art Nouveau design using red paper as part of the design. Produced by the C. & J. G. Potter branch of the Wallpaper Manufacturers Ltd. (WPM), England. The pattern features stylized floral motifs, including an elongated tulip-like central element and pomegranate seeds, typical of the Art Nouveau movement's focus on organic, flowing lines. P.W4 (a-n)heritage interiors, wallpapers, art nouveau, floral design, 20th century interior 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.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.Wallpaper border printed on embossed paper, circa 1880. Background gilded and embossed to achieve a raised textured appearance. Features a detailed floral and acanthus leaf motifs with a geometric border. This kind of design was popular during the Aesthetic and Victorian design movements. The gilded finish was common to high-end interior decoration of the 1880s. P. B. 16 (f)heritage interiors, wallpapers, 19th century design, borders, 1880s, aesthetic movement

Sample of wallpaper from the "west wall" of Horticultural Hall.Sample section of wallpaper from Horticultural Hall. Cross section of squares interlaced with geometric shapes. wallpaper, horticultural hall

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

Portrait was framed by T.J. Haymes - Paint/Wallpaper Merchants, Ballarat. Photographer not known. Ray Flanagan was a long-time resident of Buninyong. Framed and mounted black and white photograph of Ray Flanagan. A note of the back of the photograph states that Ray lived with Miss Handley as a child boarder, at the back of the 'Sand and Soil (business), next to the Buninyong Cemetery. On front of mount board: Ray Flanagan, Lived S/E of Buninyong Cemetery. Label affixed to the back of the frame: T.J. Haymes - Paint/Wallpaper Merchants, Ballarat.ray flanagan, buninyong

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house

Some wallpaper removed from 184 Station Street (lately known as Gainsborough House and originally the home of Stevedore Jules Comman) prior to its demolitionPiece of original wallpaper taken from Gainsborough House, 184 Station Street, on demolitionbuilt environment - domestic, stan gravias, jules comman, gainsborough house