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

Mid 19th century block printed Corinthian column base and capital which would be cut out while the shaft was cut from a separate roll to suit the required height

Inscriptions & markings

P.AI (Col)