Routledge - 18th-Century British Wallpaper History Study

Explore the evolution of interior design with this comprehensive study of British wallpaper during the long eighteenth century. As the first full-length investigation into the subject, this book tracks how wallpaper moved through different trades, classes, and genders. It provides a detailed look at the various types of wallpaper designed and produced for diverse interior spaces. From grand country houses to the homes of gentry and prosperous townsfolk, this work illustrates how wallpaper was used by everyone from Earls to merchants and aristocratic women. The text relies on a wide range of little-known interior schemes and surviving wallpaper specimens to reconstruct the visual history of the era. By utilizing unpublished evidence from archives, including historical letters and bills, this book offers a deep look into the material culture and collecting habits of the period. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of design, architecture, and the social impact of decorative arts in Britain.