Object Details
- Catalogue Status
- Research in Progress
- Description
- a) Sample book: in multiple colorways, 26 contemporary wallpaper and fabric patterns designated by international river names. 95 wallpaper samples with floral stripe, geometric, stripe, diamond diaper, all-over floral, weave and children's designs. Some are in relief. Photographs of room settings using the patterns bear captions in four languages, including English. Vinyl cover with strap handle; b) Fitted box of heavy cardboard covered with blue buckram.
- Data Source
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
- Designer
- Horst Eckert, German, b. 1931
- Manufacturer
- Marburger Tapetenfabrik, Germany, founded 1845
- Date
- ca. 1965
- Credit Line
- Gift of Marburger Tapetenfabrik
- Medium
- Machine-printed
- Dimensions
- Overall: 59.5 x 50.5 x 5 cm (23 7/16 x 19 7/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
- Type
- Wallcoverings
- Object Name
- Sample book
- Type
- Sample book
