Traditional wallpaper FERN

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The popularity of screen-printing amongst mid-twentieth century designers and artists was testament to the quality of print, versatility of mark and subsequent expression in colour that was suddenly achievable. Decorative silhouettes were particularly effective and a number of sources cite a design based on ferns or other ornamental plants. The inset picture shows the actual bracken fronds that were originally used to create this particular design. Collection:20th Century Papers Repeat:64cm/25ins Roll Length:10.05m (11 yds) Roll Width:52cm (20 1/2") Washability:Spongeable Application:Paste the Wall A compendium book of twentieth century wallpapers, specially selected from historic archives, including original documents at Manchester’s Whitworth Art Gallery and private collections; all of them researched, reworked and re-coloured by Little Greene. Comprising twelve authentic patterns from as early as the turn of the century to as late as 1976, this book includes timeless designs from several key periods, notably the post-war revival of the 1950s and the ensuing decades, renowned for their design flair and creative dynamism.