Domino wallpaper Terracotta Ribbon . 1750

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Domino wallpaper Terracotta Ribbon . 1750

Workshop Les Associé (s)

180,00 €

DESCRIPTION

Signed "A Paris chez les Associé n° 121", this domino paper was made around 1750. It represents an interlacing green and blue ribbons, enhanced by roses and terracotta-colored leaves. The ensemble is placed on a slightly dotted background. Originally, the black patterns were printed with an engraved wooden block and the colors applied with a stencil.

To give life and modernity to this beautiful domino paper from the mid-18th century, our workshop carried out a meticulous digital restoration.

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Custom dimensions

50 < < 65
150 < < 400

If you choose a width smaller or bigger than the standard design, the patterns will be reduced or enlarged to allow connections between the strips.

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Workshop
Workshop

On domino papers, the mention "A Paris chez les Associé(s) » followed by a number is frequent. But the identity of the manufacturer remains a mystery. The workshop was installed rue Saint-Jacques in Paris and active from 1758 to 1778, but was it really Parisian? Or was it rather a group of domino manufacturers from Orleans who found a trick to escape Parisian taxes and sell their goods more easily in the capital?

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Date of creation

1750

Interesting facts
Interesting facts

In the 18th century, domino papers were used more to cover objects than walls, because they were relatively small (about 45X36cm), inexpensive pieces. They were used, in particular, to cover books. Current second-hand booksellers are therefore an important source for today's collectors. This also explains why domino papers are often damaged in the middle, i.e. because of books’ edges.

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Details
Details

The original design is predominantly blue (see picture). Like many domino papers, its background is pecked: this effect was obtained by means of metal points placed on the wooden block. Its patterns of roses and leaves are typical of domino papers, and more generally of rural settings of the time. They are emblematic of an 18th century influenced by the Enlightenment spirit, and the desire to place nature at the heart of new ideas. Its interlacing ribbons, which form a grid of flower garlands, are also quite specific to domino iconography.

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Hanging advice

Our wallpapers are hung in 3 stages: the preparation of the wall, its pasting, and the hanging. The strips are hung edge to edge and from left to right in the order indicated on the assembly plan supplied with the rolls. To find out more, consult our Hanging instructions page

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Specification sheet

Non-woven wallpaper 147g/ square meter 
Manufacturing time: 20 business days
Free shipping from €300
Made in France

Standard size: 1 rolls of 72 x 250/350 cm

Owing to the manufacturing process, there could be small variations in colors from one production batch to the next. If possible, avoid buying different parts of the same design several weeks apart.