Historic Wallpaper: Grandmother Garfield

Reviewed by:
Rosemary Thornton

Using bits and pieces from historic wallpapers and vintage photographs, 19th Century wallpaper patterns are authentically and meticulously reproduced, using historically appropriate manufacturing processes. There are more than 130 wallpaper patterns available, ranging from the early 1800s to the early 1900s. The sample shown is "Grandmother Garfield" from the 1880s. Cost is $88 per roll (19" wide). This pattern was found in the home of James Garfield. Wallpaper samples cost $2 each and measure 18" square. March 2005.