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Massive original Imperial Wallpaper Mill dealer/showroom sample book featuring authentic mid-century wallpaper, coordinating fabrics, borders, advertising graphics and product information.An interior page states this line was current until 7-1-65, dating the book to approximately 1964–1965.This is a substantial showroom presentation book—not a small consumer catalog.SIZE:
Approx. 20.5” tall × 20.25” wide × 2” thick
Approx. 15 lbs
149 pagesFEATURES INCLUDE:
• Large original 1960s wallpaper samples
• Coordinating fabric samples
• 100% cotton hand-screen-printed fabrics
• Matching wallpaper borders
• Imperial Glendura vinyl-impregnated fabric wall coverings
• Washable plastic-bonded wallpapers
• Floral, geometric, novelty, architectural, colonial and faux-finish designs
• Designs including Baltimore Provincial and Bombay Brocade
• Original dealer pricing and estimating information
• Mid-century advertising and graphics
• Original illustrated “I did it myself!” cover
• Produced by Imperial Wallpaper Mill, Inc., Cleveland, OhioThe wallpaper and textile samples are the highlight of this book. Many remain exceptionally bright, colorful and visually striking despite being approximately 60 years old.CONDITION:Authentic vintage showroom-used condition with age-related wear.Expect:
• Cover staining, scuffs and wear
• Some edge/corner well and
• Tears to 7 of the 149 pages based on my inspectionThe torn pages are shown in the photos.The book is being sold complete and intact as I found it. I have not intentionally removed samples or attempted restoration.I have searched extensively and have not found another example of this exact oversized Imperial E-Z-DU showroom book and cover design. I cannot say another does not exist, but this specific version appears very difficult to find.An excellent piece for collectors of:Mid-Century Modern design • Vintage wallpaper • Textiles • Interior design history • Advertising • Architectural archives • Set/prop design • Period décorFREE U.S. SHIPPINGBecause of the book’s unusual size, approximately 15-lb weight and age, it will be packed carefully and shipped with tracking, insurance and signature confirmation.Please examine all photos carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description. Additional photos of particular patterns or pages are available upon request.
