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

Wallpaper sample featuring scenes adapted from Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. The scenic/narrative printed wallpaper comprised of visual vignettes depicting various characters and narrative moments from the highly influential novel.