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Lithograph friezes. . . we know how.
192059016Philadelphia New York & Minneapolis: Kayser & Allman 1522 Chestnut St. 1920. Oblong folio. 13.5 x 10.25 in. 19 leaves unnumbered. colour lithograph illustrations throughout primarily on glossy clay-sized paper stock. Textured & embossed oatmeal coloured wallpapers yapp fore-edges black printing & decorative border on front cover stapled at gutter margin wear chipping & minor tears to the wallpaper covers occasional light toning & soiling to interior leaves still VG- copy. First edition thus of this very uncommon wallpaper sample catalogue presenting the lithographic friezes drawn from eminent artists works for illustrating the interiors of post-World War I era homes. These pictorial friezes include “The River Rhine†which could cover up to 35 feet without repeating or those such as “Child World†of children playing ‘The Monks†available with extension or “The Bermudian†a tropical forest scene repeating every 10 feet. Along with forests and mountain scenes the catalogue also includes hand-painted decorative scenes in 29 in. wide sections including “Jerusalem†“Views of Japan†“Views of China†and “The Orient.†Kayser & Allman was initially founded in 1871 by M.M. Kayser at Vine St. in Philadelphia and by 1888 the firm had become Kayser & Allman and after several moves resided at the 1522 Chestnut St. address by 1907. Worldcat locates 2 copies of this date & collation Henry Ford Cleveland Public. Kayser & Allman, 1522 Chestnut St., unknown
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