Historical information

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.

Physical description

Simulated woodgrain panel for use as a dado and marked "warranted to varnish" on the selvedge. The design features a complex, radial grain pattern within a mitred corner frame.

Inscriptions & markings

P. In (w)