Williamsburg Restoration Wallpaper Reproductions and Commemorative Paper Hangings.
1948. New York: Katzenbach and Warren, Inc., [1948].
Folio (28.5 x 50 cm), unpaginated, four pages of text, two leaves of b&w plates printed to verso only, over 100 full-page screen printed wallpaper samples. Original spiral-bound gray wrappers, with title and company logo printed in black to upper wrapper. Edges and corners slightly chipped, some scattered scuff marks, some leaves loose but internally complete; very good.
§ "One of the most important features of the restoration of Colonial Williamsburg is the inspiration which it has given to architects and decorators to revive the eighteenth-century spirit in homes of today. The excavation of Pompeii had a very similar effect and was one of the causes of the classical revival. The first Colonial Williamsburg, Incorporated, Approved Commemorative Paper Hangings are presented in this catalogue... Each design has been based on an authentic eighteenth-century pattern." In addition to the many colorful wallpaper samples, the catalogue contains several historical notes and reproduces the text of eighteenth century wallpaper advertisements. Item #108588
Price: $750.00