The Backstory of Wallpaper: Paper-Hangings 1650-1750

by Robert M. Kelly

Overview

Most wallpaper books are about surface design. This one looks below the surface to discover the material culture of wallpaper as it became popular in Europe and came to New France and New England. It asks important questions; Was wallpaper really only for the well-to-do? Who were the people who bought wallpaper? Who sold it? Who installed it? How much did it cost? Robert M. Kelly explores the foundations for the continuing success of wallpaper, one of the most prolific and delightful decorative materials ever invented.

"Backstory" was nominated for the annual book prize of Historic New England. It has been recommended by Print Quarterly, CHOICE (Current Reviews For Academic Libraries), Booklist (American Library Association), ARLIS (Art Libraries Societies of North America), and the Wallpaper History Society. The revised eBook edition includes 13 additional color photos.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780985656133
Publisher:	WallpaperScholar.Com
Publication date:	01/28/2016
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	190
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Robert M. Kelly has worked with wallpaper as a paperhanger, writer, and consultant for over 25 years.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Rediscovering Wallpaper.............................................................................1 Chapter 2: Antecedents................................................................................................9 Chapter 3: 'Printed, Painted, or Stained'....................................................................17 Chapter 4: Papillon And His Drawings......................................................................25 Chapter 5: The Paper-Hangings Trade........................................................................37 Chapter 6: Wallpaper Shopping ................................................................................45 Chapter 7: 'where there is wall'...................................................................................53 Chapter 8: Paperhanging............................................................................................61 Chapter 9: Installers ..................................................................................................71 Chapter 10: Leather Hangings...................................................................................81 Chapter 11: Chinese Scenics And Flock Damasks......................................................87 Chapter 12: Papier-mâché, Early Print Rooms, Screens..............................................99 Chapter 13: Pounds, Shillings, Pence.......................................................................111 Chapter 14: The American Colonies........................................................................115 Chapter 15: Canada And The North American Wholesale Trade..............................131 Chapter 16: Bringing The Backstory Forward .........................................................137