A brief history of wallpaper
The history of wallpaper is not simply a history of ornamental patterns and designs. It is also a fascinating record of technological ingenuity and changes in patterns of consumption and domestic taste.
The V&A has 31 works related to W. B. Simpson & Sons Ltd..
Made between 1845 and 1890, these objects form part of the Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection, Ceramics Collection and Sculpture Collection. We hold work made from paper, flock and Earthenware. Related makers include Jeffrey & Co. and Townsend, Parker & Co..