Museum of New Zealand Tongarewa

Wallpaper Sample Book — Smith & Smith Ltd, 1930s

The Collection

20 works

Printed wallpaper designs from a trade sample book produced by Smith & Smith Limited, Wellington, 1930s. Patterns include florals, geometrics, botanicals, and ornamental designs marketed to domestic customers throughout New Zealand.

Te Papa (GH021275)

Rose Trellis
Rose Trellis Floral 1930s
Parlour Stripe
Parlour Stripe Geometric 1930s
Fern Damask
Fern Damask Botanical 1930s
Deco Lattice
Deco Lattice Geometric 1930s
Morning Bloom
Morning Bloom Floral 1930s
Garden Scroll
Garden Scroll Ornamental 1930s
Chinoiserie Panel
Chinoiserie Panel Ornamental 1930s
Cottage Sprig
Cottage Sprig Floral 1930s
Ribbon Weave
Ribbon Weave Abstract 1930s
Sunburst Frieze
Sunburst Frieze Geometric 1930s
Acanthus Trail
Acanthus Trail Botanical 1930s
Diamond Field
Diamond Field Geometric 1930s
Willow Bough
Willow Bough Botanical 1930s
Medallion Repeat
Medallion Repeat Ornamental 1930s
Herringbone Texture
Herringbone Texture Abstract 1930s
Peony Cascade
Peony Cascade Floral 1930s
Cloud Motif
Cloud Motif Abstract 1930s
Vine Border
Vine Border Botanical 1930s
Tessellated Tile
Tessellated Tile Geometric 1930s
Stipple Ground
Stipple Ground Abstract 1930s

This is a stripped down version for demo purposes VITU