Vintage 1951 Woman sponging wallpaper advertisement Formosa Chinese Press Photo

Description: An original, first-generation press photo from an old archive. This was used in an actual publication. Type & Size: A 8x10" original photograph.Condition: Fair vintage condition. The front may have pen/pencil/crayon markings from its original use as a published photo. May have wrinkles, missing corners, or other damage from age. Please see photos for details. This black-and-white vintage press photo depicts a woman demonstrating the application or cleaning of wallpaper. The woman, likely named June, is using a sponge to work on wallpaper with a Chinese-inspired design called "Formosa." The image is set indoors, showing a portion of the wallpapered wall along with the woman's upper body and arms.The wallpaper features a colorful and intricate Chinese design suitable for various rooms such as dining rooms, living rooms, and halls. During this period, plastic-coated wallpaper was advertised for its durability, boasting the ability to withstand multiple washings better than conventional varnished papers. This photo likely served as an instructional or promotional image illustrating the ease of maintenance and quality of such wallpaper.**Caption on the back of the photo:**"In the final step, June sponges the entire strip with clear water to remove any excess paste from the surface of the paper. This colorful pattern is Formosa, a typical Chinese design suitable for dining room, living room and hall. Plastic-coated wallpaper will withstand two to five times more washing than conventional varnished papers."

Price: 26 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-12-11T13:20:14.000Z

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