Wallpaper
early 1970s (made)
Artist/Maker | |
Place of origin |
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 | |
Object type | |
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 |
|
Production type | Mass 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 | |
Accession number | E.658-1999 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
Record created | January 27, 2000 |
Record URL |
Download as: JSON