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

c1905 Filling made by Janeway & Co, New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA; hung in domestic dining rooms in Kyneton and Parkville, Victoria. A large, ornate gold damask medallion with intricate scrolling and floral elements. Fine, alternating vertical stripes in deep red and a lighter shimmering gold. Similar design was also later used in dado borders.

Inscriptions & markings

P.W10(n.f)