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Wallpaper

early 1970s (made)
Artist/Maker
Biba (manufacturers)
Place of origin
Great Britain (made)

Biba, set up in 1963 by designer Barbara Hulanicki, and her husband John Fitz Simon as a mail order boutique, eventually expanded its product range to include interiors and furnishings, as well as lifestyle accessories. Several wallpapers were produced in the same muted mauves, purples, pinks and browns that were typical of the fashions. The designs were heavily influenced by Art Nouveau styles and patterns.


Object details

Category
Wall Coverings
Object type
Wallpaper
Materials and techniques
Screenprint on paper
Brief description
Roll of Biba wallpaper, early 1970s
Physical description
Unused roll of wallpaper printed with a striped pattern with stylised floral motifs in shades of peach/buff.
Dimensions
  • Width: 55.8cm
length not measured (unused roll, still wrapped)
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Abigail Bosanquet
Production
Reason For Production: Retail
Summary
Biba, set up in 1963 by designer Barbara Hulanicki, and her husband John Fitz Simon as a mail order boutique, eventually expanded its product range to include interiors and furnishings, as well as lifestyle accessories. Several wallpapers were produced in the same muted mauves, purples, pinks and browns that were typical of the fashions. The designs were heavily influenced by Art Nouveau styles and patterns.
Associated objects
Collection
Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection
Accession number
E.658-1999

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Record createdJanuary 27, 2000
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O20346/wallpaper-biba/
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